Recall 15V808000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 King Aire, 2009-2014 Essex, 2011-2015 Mountain Aire, Ventana, and Dutch Star, 2012-2014 Ventana LE, 2012-2015 Canyon Star, and 2015 London Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with refrigerator door latches that may inadvertently lock without the operator's knowledge.
Safety Consequence
If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new replacement door latch that will not automatically latch, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
| 2009 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2009 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
| 2010 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2010 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
| 2011 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2011 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2011 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
| 2011 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2011 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2012 | NEWMAR | CANYON STAR |
| 2012 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2012 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2012 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
| 2012 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2012 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2012 | NEWMAR | VENTANA LE |
| 2013 | NEWMAR | CANYON STAR |
| 2013 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2013 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2013 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
| 2013 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2013 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2013 | NEWMAR | VENTANA LE |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | CANYON STAR |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | VENTANA LE |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | CANYON STAR |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.