NHTSA Recall 17V497000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V497000; Date: Aug. 9, 2017
A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Newmar Dutch Star; 2015 Newmar Dutch Star; 2016 Newmar Dutch Star; 2017 Newmar Dutch Star; 2014 Newmar Mountain Aire
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,167
Recall Summary:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2014 moutain aire and 2014-2017 dutch star recreational vehicles built on freightliner xcr chassis manufactured by daimler trucks north America (dtna). These chassis have a battery cable mounting bracket may not have been installed correctly, as a result, the improperly routed and clipped battery cable can contact the frame rail, possibly chafing and short circuiting.
How to Fix:
Newmar will notify owners, and dtna dealers will inspect and revise the battery cable mounting bracket and cable routing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2017. Owners may contact daimler trucks north America at 1-800-547-0712 or newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 17v-451.
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: Sep 20, 2017
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