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2008-2015 Newmar Canyon Star, Newmar Dutch Star and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall on December 1, 2015. It covers about 979 vehicles.

vehicles affected
979
reported
Dec 1, 2015
owners notified
Jan 4, 2016

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong
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.

Recall number 15V808000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 15V808000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2015 Newmar Canyon Star, Newmar Dutch Star and others recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 15V808000, reported on December 1, 2015, covers about 979 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V808000?

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.

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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