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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V228000

2010 Newmar Mountain Aire Dp | 2011 Newmar Dutch Star Dp | 2010 Newmar Dutch Star Dp | 2010 Newmar Essex 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 — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Published May 27, 2010 · Recall initiated: May 27, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V228000, published May 27, 2010. Recalling firm: Newmar Corporation; 2010 Newmar Mountain Aire Dp | 2011 Newmar Dutch Star Dp | 2010 Newmar Dutch Star Dp | 2010 Newmar Essex 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 — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables.

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.

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Recall details

Brand
NEWMAR
Model
MOUNTAIN AIRE DP
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Lot
2010 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE DP | 2011 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR DP | 2010 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR DP | 2010 NEWMAR ESSEX 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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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Newmar Mountain Aire Dp | 2011 Newmar Dutch Star Dp | 2010 Newmar Dutch Star Dp | 2010 Newmar Essex 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 — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V228000 on May 27, 2010. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NEWMAR. Model: MOUNTAIN AIRE DP.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)