NHTSARecalled Dec 1, 2015 · #15V808000
Refrigerator Door Latch May Inadvertently Lock
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. 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.
Product details
- Product
- Refrigerator Door Latch May Inadvertently Lock
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Model numbers
- 2014 King, 2014 Essex, 2015 Mountain, 2014 Ventana, 2015 Canyon, 2015 London
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.