NHTSA recall campaign
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What was wrong
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.
Risk
A door lock actuator that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →