NHTSA Recall 10V228000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V228000; Date: May. 27, 2010
Failure of the connection may result in a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Newmar Dutch Aire Dp; 2010 Newmar Dutch Star Dp; 2011 Newmar Dutch Star Dp; 2010 Newmar Essex Dp; 2011 Newmar Essex Dp; 2010 Newmar King Aire Diesel Pusher; 2010 Newmar Mountain Aire Dp; 2011 Newmar Mountain Aire Dp; 2010 Newmar Ventana Dp; 2011 Newmar Ventana Dp
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 152
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 2, 2010
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