NEWMAR ESSEX DP 2011: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 11V067000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | ESSEX DP | 2011 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2011-02-21 | 2011-01-28 | 2011-02-04 |
Production Dates: 2009-10-14 - 2010-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 106
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 ESSEX DP, KING AIRE DB, AND MOUNTAIN AIRE DP RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURER FROM OCTOBER 14, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2010. THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH V-BUS FET-8 CONTROL BOARDS MANUFACTURED BY KIB ELECTRONICS AND THERE IS A POTENTIAL DEFECT THAT MAY RESULT IN AN UNRECOGNIZED EXCESSIVE CURRENT SITUATION.
THIS FAILURE MAY CREATE A SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD.
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE KIB V-BUS LIGHTING AND CONTROL NETWORK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
