NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2014: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V803000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-01-04 2015-11-30 2015-11-30

Production Dates: 2013-05-31 - 2015-01-21

Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1085

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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

A door lock actuator that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

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.