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NHTSARecalled Jan 28, 2011 · #11V067000

V-BUS FET-8 CONTROL BOARDS/KIB ELECTRONICS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 ESSEX DP, KING AIRE DB, AND MOUNTAIN AIRE DP RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURER FROM OCTOBER 14, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2010. THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH V-BUS FET-8 CONTROL BOARDS MANUFACTURED BY KIB ELECTRONICS AND THERE IS A POTENTIAL DEFECT THAT MAY RESULT IN AN UNRECOGNIZED EXCESSIVE CURRENT SITUATION. THIS FAILURE MAY CREATE A SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD.

Product details

Product
V-BUS FET-8 CONTROL BOARDS/KIB ELECTRONICS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Model numbers
2011 ESSEX
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE KIB V-BUS LIGHTING AND CONTROL NETWORK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.

View the official CPSC notice