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NHTSARecalled May 27, 2010 · #10V228000

BATTERY CABLE ASSEMBLY

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 13, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 12, 2010. THESE MOTOR HOMES MAY CONTAIN A DEFECTIVE CRIMP CONNECTION IN THE AUXILIARY BATTERY CABLE ASSEMBLY. THE DEFECTIVE CONNECTION MAY RESULT IN AN INADEQUATE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OR DISENGAGEMENT OF THE CABLE. RESULTANT ELECTRICAL ARCING AND OVERHEATING MAY GENERATE SUFFICIENT HEAT FOR IGNITION OF SURROUNDING MATERIALS. FAILURE OF THE CONNECTION MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Product details

Product
BATTERY CABLE ASSEMBLY
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Model numbers
2011 MOTOR, 2009 THROUGH
UPCs

What you should do

NEWMAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-800-731-8300.

View the official CPSC notice