Electrical system

Bulletin number

RSB 467

Component

Electrical system

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis (the federal safety agency #: 16V809). In response, Newmar has filed recall the federal safety agency #: 16V826 and TC #: 2016-559. On the affected motorhomes, a rubber-coated braided power steering hose may have inadequate clearance to the starter power stud due to incorrect routing. The power steering hose may rub against the stud on the starter motor, which may cause an electrical arc and a power steering fluid leak. A power steering leak in the presence of an electrical arc may increase the risk of fire or may require additional steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints in the electrical category.