Newmar recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Newmar is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 motor homes manufactured from october 13, 2009 through april 12, 2010. These motor homes may contain a defective crimp connection in the auxiliary battery cable assembly. The defective connection may result in an inadequate electrical connection or disengagement of the cable. Resultant electrical arcing and overheating may generate sufficient heat for ignition of surrounding materials.
What could happen
Failure of the connection may result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
Newmar will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on august 2, 2010. Owners may contact newmar at 1-800-731-8300.
Vehicles covered
- Newmar Dutch Aire Dp 2010
- Newmar Dutch Star Dp 2010–2011
- Newmar Essex Dp 2010–2011
- Newmar King Aire Diesel Pusher 2010
- Newmar Mountain Aire Dp 2010–2011
- Newmar Ventana Dp 2010–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V228000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 27, 2010
- Owners notified
- Aug 2, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 152
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 13, 2009 to Apr 12, 2010
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Newmar recall: Equipment Apr 12, 2011
- Newmar recall: Electrical system Jan 28, 2011
- Newmar recall: Equipment Sep 22, 2010
- Newmar recall: Equipment Dec 15, 2017
- Newmar recall: Engine and engine cooling Jul 5, 2016
- Newmar recall: Equipment Jan 13, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.