Recall
Newmar King Aire — 11V067000
NHTSA ID
11V067000
Make
Newmar
Model
King Aire
Years Affected
2011
Recall Date
2011-01-28
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Units Affected
106
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.