NHTSA recall 11V067000
Electrical system
Newmar Essex DP and 2 more
Reported Jan 28, 2011106 vehicles affectedNEWMAR CORPORATIONBuilt Oct 14, 2009 – Nov 30, 2010
The defect
Newmar IS recalling certain model year 2011 essex dp, king aire db, and mountain aire dp recreational vehicles manufacturer from october 14, 2009, through november 30, 2010. these vehicles are equipped with v-bus FET-8 control boards manufactured by kib electronics and there IS a potential defect that may result in an unrecognized excessive current situation.
The risk
This failure may create a shock or fire hazard.
The remedy
Dealers will reprogram the kib v-bus lighting and control network free of charge. the safety recall began on february 21, 2011. owners may contact newmar at 1-574-773-7791.