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Campaign 11V235 Posted March 28, 2011 5,486 units

2003-2011 Newmar RVs Recall 11V235: Norcold Fire

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 11V235 covers 5,486 2003-2011 Newmar recreational vehicles with Norcold refrigerators whose shutoff reacts too slowly. The remedy is free through Norcold dealers.

Newmar is recalling 5,486 2003-2011 recreational vehicles, including Mountain Aire Dp and Dutch Star Dp models, equipped with 1200 Series Norcold refrigerators. The refrigerator safety shutoff does not cut power fast enough when high temperatures from a hydrogen gas leak are detected, so the system can fail to prevent a fire; the Newmar dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The recalled equipment is the 1200 Series Norcold refrigerator installed in some 2003-2011 Newmar recreational vehicles. That refrigerator has a safety shutoff system: either electronic sensing logic or a thermal switch. Its job is to detect high temperatures and cut electrical power to the refrigerator before heat builds into a fire risk.

On affected Newmar vehicles, the shutoff system does not react fast enough. The sensor logic or thermal switch still looks for high temperature, but its response time is not sufficient to stop power soon enough. If heat rises inside the refrigerator system, power stays on longer than intended, increasing the fire risk the shutoff system is meant to prevent.

There is no warning sign before failure. Do not rely on a light, sound, smell, or refrigerator performance change to confirm whether the defect is present.

Who's affected?

The scope spans Newmar diesel pusher, Class A, and fifth-wheel RV lines from the 2003-2011 model years, all tied to Equipment.

2003 Newmar Mountain Aire Dp Equipment
2008 Newmar Torrey Pine Fw Equipment
2006 Newmar Torrey Pine Fw Equipment
2004 Newmar Dutch Star Dp Equipment
2005 Newmar Dutch Star Dp Equipment
Units affected5,486

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific RV is included.

What's the safety risk?

A hydrogen gas leak in the refrigerator creates a fire risk when the sensing algorithm or thermal switch fails to cut power fast enough. No warning sign is listed before this failure, so schedule the recall remedy soon and avoid using the refrigerator if it overheats. Repair will be free at any franchised Newmar dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2003-2011 Newmar recreational vehicle with a 1200 Series Norcold refrigerator is included in this recall.
  2. Contact Newmar or Norcold for recall instructions if you never received the March 28, 2011 owner notice.
  3. Schedule the free Norcold refrigerator remedy that corrects the slow high-temperature shutoff response tied to fire risk.
  4. Reference recall number 11V235 when you call, and bring any Newmar or Norcold recall notice to the appointment.
  5. Avoid using the refrigerator until the remedy is complete if it shows signs of overheating or abnormal operation.

What happens at the repair

Newmar is coordinating this refrigerator remedy with Norcold. Affected owners are instructed to contact a Norcold dealer, where the 1200 Series refrigerator will receive the recall remedy free of charge. The source remedy does not list the exact service steps, so the dealer should confirm what work Norcold authorizes for your VIN before starting. The safety recall began on March 28, 2011. Newmar's filing lists Norcold customer support at 1-800-767-9101 for questions about the refrigerator remedy.

Timeline

March 28, 2011 Owner notification mailed
April 12, 2011 NHTSA published the recall

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V235?

Recall 11V235 covers 5,486 2003-2011 Newmar RVs equipped with 1200 Series Norcold refrigerators. The refrigerator shutoff sensor or thermal switch does not stop power fast enough when high temperatures are detected, which raises fire risk. Norcold dealers provide the remedy for free.

What should I do if my 2003-2011 Newmar RV is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific RV is included in recall 11V235. If it is, contact a Norcold dealer for the free refrigerator remedy and reference recall 11V235 when you call. Newmar and Norcold identified and notified included owners.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the safety recall remedy to be provided at no cost, and Newmar's filing says owners were instructed to contact Norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is a refrigerator fire. The Norcold shutoff sensor or thermal switch is meant to stop power when high temperatures are detected from a hydrogen gas leak, but the device does not respond fast enough to prevent a fire.

What if I bought my Newmar RV used?

The free recall remedy still applies. A prior owner notice does not decide whether your RV is included. Check your VIN, then call a Norcold dealer or Newmar service contact with recall 11V235 if your RV has the recalled refrigerator equipment.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V235000
Newmar customer service1-800-767-9101
NHTSA recall #11V235
NHTSA recall # (full)11V235000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →