Newmar Corporation | NHTSA Recall #08V596000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V596000 by Newmar Corporation. Includes 913 affected units, HITCH FRACTURES/SPARTAN/PUTNAM, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Newmar is recalling 913 my 2007-2009 all star me, dutch star dp, my 2007-2008 kountry star dp, my 2007 mountain aire dp, and my 2009 dutch aire dp and ventana dp motor homes built on spartan chassis and equipped with putnam hitches. after some period of use, certain trailer hitches may develop stress fractures due to sharp radii and /or tool marking.

Corrective Action

Newmar is working with spartan who will replace the trailer hitch free of charge (please see 08v567). owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V596000
Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
Report Received Date: 2008-11-17T00:00:00
Subject: Hitch fractures/spartan/putnam
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 913

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Newmar is recalling 913 my 2007-2009 all star me, dutch star dp, my 2007-2008 kountry star dp, my 2007 mountain aire dp, and my 2009 dutch aire dp and ventana dp motor homes built on spartan chassis and equipped with putnam hitches. after some period of use, certain trailer hitches may develop stress fractures due to sharp radii and /or tool marking.
Consequence Summary: Fractures in the suspect hitches may result in hitch separation, potentially resulting in injury and/or property damage.
Corrective Action: Newmar is working with spartan who will replace the trailer hitch free of charge (please see 08v567). owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-gn7a.zijs-3wkk
NHTSA ID: 08V596000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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