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Newmar Dutch Star Recall 17V497: Battery Cable Can Chafe and Short, Raising Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 17V497, reported August 9, 2017, 1,167 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A battery cable mounting bracket may not have been installed correctly on these motorhomes. As a result, the battery cable can be routed and clipped so that it contacts the frame rail, where it may chafe and short circuit.

A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked as soon as possible.

The repair is free. Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America dealers will inspect and revise the battery cable mounting bracket and cable routing as necessary. Contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300, referencing recall 17V-451. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V497Newmar Corporation
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Problem
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.
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

Newmar Dutch Star2014201520162017
Newmar Mountain Aire2014