2017 Newmar Dutch Star | 2015 Newmar Dutch Star | 2016 Newmar Dutch Star | 2014 Newmar Dutch Star | 2014 Newmar Mountain Aire — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Published August 11, 2017 · Recall initiated: August 9, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V497000, published August 11, 2017 and initiated August 9, 2017. Recalling firm: Newmar Corporation; 2017 Newmar Dutch Star | 2015 Newmar Dutch Star | 2016 Newmar Dutch Star | 2014 Newmar Dutch Star | 2014 Newmar Mountain Aire — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables.
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.
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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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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Newmar Dutch Star | 2015 Newmar Dutch Star | 2016 Newmar Dutch Star | 2014 Newmar Dutch Star | 2014 Newmar Mountain Aire — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V497000 on August 11, 2017. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NEWMAR. Model: DUTCH STAR.