NHTSA Recall 16V826000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V826000; Date: Nov. 15, 2016
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Newmar Dutch Star; 2017 Newmar Dutch Star; 2016 Newmar Ventana; 2017 Newmar Ventana
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 370
Recall Summary:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 dutch star and ventana motorhomes manufactured January 22, 2016, to November 7, 2016, equipped with cummins isl engines. These vehicles, built on a freightliner chassis, have a power steering hose that may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
How to Fix:
Newmar will notify owners, and freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose for proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2017. Owners may contact freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16v 809.
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: Dec 16, 2016
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