Recall
Newmar King Aire Diesel Pusher — 10V228000
NHTSA ID
10V228000
Make
Newmar
Model
King Aire Diesel Pusher
Years Affected
2010
Recall Date
2010-05-27
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Units Affected
152
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 13, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 12, 2010. THESE MOTOR HOMES MAY CONTAIN A DEFECTIVE CRIMP CONNECTION IN THE AUXILIARY BATTERY CABLE ASSEMBLY. THE DEFECTIVE CONNECTION MAY RESULT IN AN INADEQUATE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OR DISENGAGEMENT OF THE CABLE. RESULTANT ELECTRICAL ARCING AND OVERHEATING MAY GENERATE SUFFICIENT HEAT FOR IGNITION OF SURROUNDING MATERIALS.
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE CONNECTION MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
NEWMAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-800-731-8300.
Affected Vehicles
Newmar King Aire Diesel Pusher
Model Years: 2010