Recall 10V228000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 13, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 12, 2010. THESE MOTOR HOMES MAY CONTAIN A DEFECTIVE CRIMP CONNECTION IN THE AUXILIARY BATTERY CABLE ASSEMBLY. THE DEFECTIVE CONNECTION MAY RESULT IN AN INADEQUATE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OR DISENGAGEMENT OF THE CABLE. RESULTANT ELECTRICAL ARCING AND OVERHEATING MAY GENERATE SUFFICIENT HEAT FOR IGNITION OF SURROUNDING MATERIALS.
Safety Consequence
FAILURE OF THE CONNECTION MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
NEWMAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-800-731-8300.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | NEWMAR | DUTCH AIRE DP |
| 2010 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR DP |
| 2010 | NEWMAR | ESSEX DP |
| 2010 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE DIESEL PUSHER |
| 2010 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE DP |
| 2010 | NEWMAR | VENTANA DP |
| 2011 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR DP |
| 2011 | NEWMAR | ESSEX DP |
| 2011 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE DP |
| 2011 | NEWMAR | VENTANA DP |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.