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2014-2017 Newmar Dutch Star and Newmar Mountain Aire recall: cables

Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall on August 9, 2017. It covers about 1,167 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,167
reported
Aug 9, 2017
owners notified
Sep 20, 2017
related complaints
3

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables

What is wrong
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.

Recall number 17V497000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about electrical problems.

Questions about recall 17V497000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2017 Newmar Dutch Star and Newmar Mountain Aire cables?

Yes. Recall 17V497000, reported on August 9, 2017, covers about 1,167 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V497000?

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.

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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