NHTSA Recall 15V803000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V803000; Date: Nov. 30, 2015
A door lock actuator that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Newmar Dutch Star; 2015 Newmar Dutch Star; 2014 Newmar Essex; 2014 Newmar Mountain Aire; 2014 Newmar Ventana; 2015 Newmar Ventana
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,085
Recall Summary:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 ventana and dutch star motorhomes and model year 2014 mountain aire and essex motorhomes manufactured may 31, 2015, to January 21, 2015. The affected vehicles have cargo door lock actuators that may overheat and melt the actuator housing.
How to Fix:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new low voltage disconnect module and wire harness for the door lock actuator, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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: Jan 4, 2016
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