NHTSA recall 17V497000
Electrical System · Newmar Corporation
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2014 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2014 Newmar Mountain Aire
- 2015 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2016 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2017 Newmar Dutch Star
All model years NHTSA lists
2014 Newmar Dutch Star, 2015 Newmar Dutch Star, 2016 Newmar Dutch Star, 2017 Newmar Dutch Star, 2014 Newmar Mountain Aire.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V497000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.