NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V228000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Published May 27, 2010 · Recall initiated: May 27, 2010
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- NEWMAR
- Model
- ESSEX DP
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Lot
- 2010 NEWMAR ESSEX DP | 2010 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE DP | 2011 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR DP | 2010 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR DP | 2011 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE DP | 2010 NEWMAR KING AIRE DIESEL PUSHER | 2011 NEWMAR ESSEX DP | 2010 NEWMAR DUTCH AIRE DP | 2010 NEWMAR VENTANA DP | 2011 NEWMAR VENTANA DP
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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