LONDON AIRE UNSPECIFIED 2015: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
| Make : LONDON AIRE | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 2015 |
| Build Dates : 2007-04-05 - 2015-03-05 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V808000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-01-04 | Date Received by ODI: 2015-12-01 | Date Added to Database: 2015-12-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 979 | ||
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Summary:
Newmar Corporation "Newmar" is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 King Aire, 2009-2014 Essex, 2011-2015 Mountain Aire, Ventana, and Dutch Star, 2012-2014 Ventana LE, 2012-2015 Canyon Star, and 2015 London Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with refrigerator door latches that may inadvertently lock without the operator's knowledge. |
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Consequence:
If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new replacement door latch that will not automatically latch, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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