2014-2015 Newmar Dutch Star, Newmar Essex and others recall: wiring
Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall on November 30, 2015. It covers about 1,085 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,085
- reported
- Nov 30, 2015
- owners notified
- Jan 4, 2016
- related complaints
- 3
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 15V803000
Affected vehicles
- Newmar Dutch Star 2014-2015 20142015
- Newmar Essex 2014 2014
- Newmar Mountain Aire 2014 2014
- Newmar Ventana 2014-2015 20142015
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about electrical problems.
2014 Newmar Dutch Star2015 Newmar Dutch Star2014 Newmar Essex2014 Newmar Mountain Aire2014 Newmar Ventana2015 Newmar Ventana
Questions about recall 15V803000
Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 Newmar Dutch Star, Newmar Essex and others wiring?
Yes. Recall 15V803000, reported on November 30, 2015, covers about 1,085 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V803000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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