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NHTSA recall 08V075000

Electrical System · Newmar Corporation

February 20, 2008report date
409units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: There may be a loose connection between the bus bar and a grid pad due to the pins being slightly smaller diameters after assembly. Electrical power may be lost to components of the major chassis operating systems (engine, transmission, starting, cooling) causing the vehicle to shut down and/or not be capable of powering up.

Why it matters: Each vehicle could potentially experience a unique circumstance where one or a combination of the following conditions could occur: loss of electrical power to the engine, transmission, starting and engine cooling systems, operation of the right chassis stop/turn signal and right trailer stop/turn…

The fix: Newmar is working with spartan to repair these motor homes (please see 07V363). The dvec bussmann box will be replaced.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2007 Newmar All Star, 2008 Newmar All Star, 2007 Newmar Dutch Star, 2008 Newmar Dutch Star, 2007 Newmar Kountry Star Dp, 2008 Newmar Kountry Star Dp, 2007 Newmar Ventana, 2008 Newmar Ventana.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 08V075000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.