NHTSA recall 15V803000
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Newmar Dutch Star and 3 more
Reported Nov 30, 20151,085 vehicles affectedNewmar CorporationBuilt May 31, 2013 – Jan 21, 2015
The defect
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.
The risk
A door lock actuator that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
The 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.
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