Newmar recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 King Aire, 2009-2014 Essex, 2011-2015 Mountain Aire, Ventana, and Dutch Star, 2012-2014 Ventana LE, 2012-2015 Canyon Star, and 2015 London Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with refrigerator door latches that may inadvertently lock without the operator's knowledge.
What could happen
If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new replacement door latch that will not automatically latch, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Vehicles covered
- Newmar Canyon Star 2012–2015
- Newmar Dutch Star 2011–2015
- Newmar Essex 2009–2014
- Newmar King Aire 2008–2014
- Newmar London Aire 2015
- Newmar Mountain Aire 2011–2015
- Newmar Ventana 2011–2015
- Newmar Ventana Le 2012–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V808000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 1, 2015
- Owners notified
- Jan 4, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 979
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 5, 2007 to Mar 5, 2015
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch; Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Newmar recall: Seats Jan 17, 2024
- Newmar recall: Equipment Aug 4, 2022
- Newmar recall: Equipment Aug 4, 2022
- Newmar recall: Seats Apr 11, 2022
- Newmar recall: Steering Mar 17, 2022
- Newmar recall: Electrical system Sep 9, 2021
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.