Recall 17V497000: 2014–2017 Newmar Dutch Star and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 9, 2017

Manufacturer

Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected

1,167vehicles

Model years

2014–2017

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014 Moutain Aire and 2014-2017 Dutch Star recreational vehicles built on Freightliner XCR chassis manufactured by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). 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.

Possible consequence

A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 17V-451.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2014 Newmar Dutch Star2 complaints
• 2015 Newmar Dutch Star5 complaints
• 2016 Newmar Dutch Star4 complaints
• 2017 Newmar Dutch Star6 complaints
• 2014 Newmar Mountain Aire1 complaints