CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some motorhomes built between May 31, 2014 and January 21, 2015 have cargo door lock actuators that can overheat and melt the actuator housing. An overheating actuator can increase the risk of a fire.
If you own an affected motorhome, the manufacturer will notify you by mail. Authorized dealers will install a new low voltage disconnect module and a new wire harness for the cargo door lock actuator at no cost to you. The recall began on January 4, 2016.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 if you have questions or believe your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Newmar Dutch Star | 20142015 |
|---|---|
| Newmar Essex | 2014 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 2014 |
| Newmar Ventana | 20142015 |