NHTSA Recall 15V808000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V808000; Date: Dec. 1, 2015
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Newmar Canyon Star; 2013 Newmar Canyon Star; 2014 Newmar Canyon Star; 2015 Newmar Canyon Star; 2011 Newmar Dutch Star; 2012 Newmar Dutch Star; 2013 Newmar Dutch Star; 2014 Newmar Dutch Star; 2015 Newmar Dutch Star; 2009 Newmar Essex; 2010 Newmar Essex; 2011 Newmar Essex; 2012 Newmar Essex; 2013 Newmar Essex; 2014 Newmar Essex; 2008 Newmar King Aire; 2009 Newmar King Aire; 2010 Newmar King Aire; 2011 Newmar King Aire; 2012 Newmar King Aire; 2013 Newmar King Aire; 2014 Newmar King Aire; 2015 Newmar London Aire; 2011 Newmar Mountain Aire; 2012 Newmar Mountain Aire; 2013 Newmar Mountain Aire; 2014 Newmar Mountain Aire; 2015 Newmar Mountain Aire; 2011 Newmar Ventana; 2012 Newmar Ventana; 2013 Newmar Ventana; 2014 Newmar Ventana; 2015 Newmar Ventana; 2012 Newmar Ventana Le; 2013 Newmar Ventana Le; 2014 Newmar Ventana Le
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 979
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
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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