NHTSA Recall 17V378000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V378000; Date: Jun. 14, 2017
A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Newmar Essex; 2013 Newmar Essex; 2014 Newmar Essex; 2015 Newmar Essex; 2012 Newmar King Aire; 2013 Newmar King Aire; 2014 Newmar King Aire; 2015 Newmar King Aire
Component: Electrical System:starter Assembly
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 210
Recall Summary:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2012-2015 king aire and essex motorhomes built on a spartan motors chassis. A component within the starter motor may break, potentially resulting in the starter motor overheating or drawing excessive current.
How to Fix:
Newmar will notify owners, and spartan motors dealers will replace the starter, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact spartan motors at 1-800-543-4277 or newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 17012.
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: Jul 28, 2017
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