NHTSA Campaign 11V067000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Issued by NEWMAR CORPORATION · Reported Jan 28, 2011 · 106 vehicles affected
What's wrong
NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 ESSEX DP, KING AIRE DB, AND MOUNTAIN AIRE DP RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURER FROM OCTOBER 14, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2010. THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH V-BUS FET-8 CONTROL BOARDS MANUFACTURED BY KIB ELECTRONICS AND THERE IS A POTENTIAL DEFECT THAT MAY RESULT IN AN UNRECOGNIZED EXCESSIVE CURRENT SITUATION.
Consequence
THIS FAILURE MAY CREATE A SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE KIB V-BUS LIGHTING AND CONTROL NETWORK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | ESSEX DP | 2011 | 106 |
| NEWMAR | KING AIRE | 2011 | 106 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE DP | 2011 | 106 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 11V067000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.