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Newmar Dutch Star Recall 14V485: Electrical System:Wiring; Exterior Lighting

NHTSA campaign 14V485, reported August 6, 2014, 63 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V485Newmar Corporation
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Problem
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured April 14, 2014, to June 20, 2014. An incorrectly wired headlight wiring harness may have been installed in the affected vehicles. As a result, if one of the two headlight circuit breakers fails, both headlights and both fog lights may go out.
Risk
If the headlights and fog lights go out, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install an auxillary headlight harness, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2014. 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.

Affected vehicles

Newmar Dutch Star2014