Defect Description For Recall
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) Is Recalling Various 1995-2018 Motorhomes. A List Of The Affected Vehicles Available At: Https://Static.Nhtsa.Gov/Odi/Rcl/2017/Rmisc-17V809-2309.Pdf. These Motorhomes Are Equipped With Kidde Plastic-Handle Or Push Button ‘Pindicator’ Fire Extinguishers That May Become Clogged, Preventing The Extinguisher From Discharging As Expected Or Excessive Force May Be Needed To Activate The Extinguisher. Additionally, In Certain Models, The Nozzle May Detach From The Valve Assembly With Enough Force That It Could Cause Injury And Also Render The Product Inoperable. For A Full List Of The Affected Fire Extinguisher Models Visit: Https://Static.Nhtsa.Gov/Odi/Rcl/2017/Rmisc-17E062-5427.Pdf
Make Of Vehicle
NEWMAR
Model Of Vehicle
VENTANA LE
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
17V809000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Fire, If The Fire Extinguisher Does Not FunCTIon Properly, It Can Increase The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Newmar Will Notify Owners, And Instruct Them To Contact Kidde For A Replacement Fire Extinguisher, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On February 7, 2018. Owners May Contact Kidde Customer Service Toll-Free At 1-855-262-3540, Or Online At Www.Kidde.Com And Click On “Product Safety Recall” For More Information Or Owners May Contact Newmar Customer Service At 1-574-773-7791. Newmar’S Number For This Recall Is 17E-062.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19970724
End Of Manufacture
20171103
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
34699
Date Owners Notified
20180207
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Date Report Received
20171215
Make Campaign Number
1.7E-61