Recall 15V803000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ventana and Dutch Star motorhomes and model year 2014 Mountain Aire and Essex motorhomes manufactured May 31, 2015, to January 21, 2015. The affected vehicles have cargo door lock actuators that may overheat and melt the actuator housing.
Safety Consequence
A door lock actuator that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new low voltage disconnect module and wire harness for the door lock actuator, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.