2012 NEWMAR ESSEX RECALL - #15V808000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 King Aire, 2009-2014 Essex, 2011-2015 Mountain Aire, Ventana, and Dutch Star, 2012-2014 Ventana LE, 2012-2015 Canyon Star, and 2015 London Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with refrigerator door latches that may inadvertently lock without the operator's knowledge.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 NEWMAR ESSEX |
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| Manufacturer |
Newmar Corporation |
| Manufactured between |
4/5/2007 - 3/5/2015 |
| Recalled on |
12/1/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Newmar Corporation |
| Owners Notified on |
1/4/2016 |
| # Affected |
979 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
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| Description |
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 King Aire, 2009-2014 Essex, 2011-2015 Mountain Aire, Ventana, and Dutch Star, 2012-2014 Ventana LE, 2012-2015 Canyon Star, and 2015 London Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with refrigerator door latches that may inadvertently lock without the operator's knowledge. |
| Consequences |
If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new replacement door latch that will not automatically latch, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2012 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2012 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2012 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
2012 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2012 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM
2012 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STARTER ASSEMBLY
2012 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for EQUIPMENT
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