NHTSA Recall 15V585000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V585000; Date: Sep. 22, 2015
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Newmar Dutch Aire Dp; 2010 Newmar Dutch Star; 2012 Newmar King Aire; 2013 Newmar King Aire
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 165
Recall Summary:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2010 dutch star motorhomes manufactured may 13, 2009, to April 14, 2010, 2010 dutch aire motorhomes manufactured may 12, 2009, to February 8, 2010, and 2012-2013 king aire motorhomes manufactured March 22, 2011, to may 17, 2013. The affected vehicles are built on a spartan motors chassis and have a flexible exhaust tube that may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.
How to Fix:
Newmar will notify owners, and spartan dealers will install a new exhaust tube, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 15v-554.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 8, 2015
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