Newmar Corporation | NHTSA Recall #15V803000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V803000 by Newmar Corporation. Affecting model year 2014-2015 ventana and dutch star motorhomes and model year 2014 mountain aire and essex motorhomes manufactured may 31, 2015, to january 21, 2015 Includes 1,085 affected units, Cargo Door Lock Actuators May Overheat, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2015 ventana and dutch star motorhomes and model year 2014 mountain aire and essex motorhomes manufactured may 31, 2015, to january 21, 2015

Defect Summary

Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 ventana and dutch star motorhomes and model year 2014 mountain aire and essex motorhomes manufactured may 31, 2015, to january 21, 2015. the affected vehicles have cargo door lock actuators that may overheat and melt the actuator housing.

Corrective Action

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new low voltage disconnect module and wire harness for the door lock actuator, free of charge. the recall began on january 4, 2016. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V803000
Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
Report Received Date: 2015-11-30T00:00:00
Subject: Cargo door lock actuators may overheat
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 1,085

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 ventana and dutch star motorhomes and model year 2014 mountain aire and essex motorhomes manufactured may 31, 2015, to january 21, 2015. the affected vehicles have cargo door lock actuators that may overheat and melt the actuator housing.
Consequence Summary: A door lock actuator that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new low voltage disconnect module and wire harness for the door lock actuator, free of charge. the recall began on january 4, 2016. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 15V803000
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