Newmar Corporation | NHTSA Recall #17V497000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V497000 by Newmar Corporation. Affecting 2014 moutain aire and 2014-2017 dutch star recreational vehicles built on freightliner xcr chassis manufactured by daimler trucks north america (dtna) Includes 1,167 affected units, Battery Cable may Rub Against Frame Rail, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2014 moutain aire and 2014-2017 dutch star recreational vehicles built on freightliner xcr chassis manufactured by daimler trucks north america (dtna)
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.