Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
NEWMAR
Model Of Vehicle
KING AIRE
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
15V808000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20070405
End Of Manufacture
20150305
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
979
Date Owners Notified
20160104
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Date Report Received
20151201