Defect Description For Recall
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011 Through 2013 Ventana Class A, Dutch Star Class A, And Mountain Aire Class A Model Motor Homes Manufactured From January 25, 2010, Through September 19, 2012, Built On Freightliner Brand Xb And Xc Custom Chassis. The Chassis Are Equipped With Connectors For Diode Jumpers That May Come Loose, Resulting In An Open Circuit. Two Circuits Are Affected: The One That Disengages The Cruise Control With Brake Pedal Use, And The One That Illuminates The Brake Lights With Brake Pedal Use.
Make Of Vehicle
NEWMAR
Model Of Vehicle
VENTANA
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
12V578000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
Failure Of The Cruise Control To Disengage When The Brakes Are Applied May Increase The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash. Without The Brake Lights Illuminating When The Brakes Are Applied, The Driver’S Intent Is Not Communicated, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Daimler Trucks (Dtna) Will Notify Owners On Behalf Of Newmar, And Freightliner Dealers Will Inspect The Diode Jumpers To Make Sure They Are Fully Locked In Place And Will Correct The Vehicles As Needed. The Recall Is Expected To Begin January 28, 2013. Owners Should Contact Dtna Warranty Campaigns Department At (800) 547-0712, 7:00 A.M. To 4:00 P.M. Pacific Time Monday Through Friday, E-Mail Address Dtna.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.Com, Or The Customer Assistance Center At (800) Ftl-Help After Normal Business Hours.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20100125
End Of Manufacture
20120919
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
626
Date Owners Notified
20121226
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Date Report Received
20121211