CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Problem
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 King Aire, 2009-2014 Essex, 2011-2015 Mountain Aire, Ventana, and Dutch Star, 2012-2014 Ventana LE, 2012-2015 Canyon Star, and 2015 London Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with refrigerator door latches that may inadvertently lock without the operator's knowledge.
- Risk
- If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new replacement door latch that will not automatically latch, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 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
Refrigerator door latches in certain Newmar motorhomes may lock without the operator knowing it. The door can close and latch on its own, so the person using the refrigerator may not realize it has locked.
If someone climbs into the refrigerator and the door latches behind them, they may be unable to open it from inside. This creates a risk of injury because the person could be trapped.
Newmar will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a replacement door latch that does not latch automatically, at no cost to you. Owners can contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
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