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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V497000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Published August 11, 2017 · Recall initiated: August 9, 2017

What's the hazard

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014 Moutain Aire and 2014-2017 Dutch Star recreational vehicles built on Freightliner XCR chassis manufactured by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). These chassis have a battery cable mounting bracket may not have been installed correctly, as a result, the improperly routed and clipped battery cable can contact the frame rail, possibly chafing and short circuiting.

What to do

Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect and revise the battery cable mounting bracket and cable routing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 17V-451.

Recall details

Brand
NEWMAR
Model
DUTCH STAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Lot
2017 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR | 2015 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR | 2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR | 2014 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR | 2014 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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