NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V497000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-09-20 2017-08-09 2017-08-11

Production Dates: 2013-01-28 - 2016-05-17

Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17V-451

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1167

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

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.