NHTSA Campaign 05V170000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by NEWMAR CORPORATION · Reported Apr 25, 2005 · 935 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH ARE EQUIPPED WITH WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
Consequence
SHOULD THE BURNER TUBE FAIL, THE COOLANT HEATER COULD OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
VEHICLE SYSTEMS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VEHICLE SYSTEMS AT 1-800-685-4298 OR NEWMAR AT 574-773-7719.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2003 | 935 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2004 | 935 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2005 | 935 |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2003 | 935 |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2004 | 935 |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2005 | 935 |
| NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE | 2003 | 935 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2003 | 935 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2004 | 935 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2005 | 935 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V170000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.