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NHTSARecalled Nov 15, 2016 · #16V826000

Power Steering Fluid Leak or Electrical Arcing

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Dutch Star and Ventana motorhomes manufactured January 22, 2016, to November 7, 2016, equipped with Cummins ISL engines. These vehicles, built on a Freightliner chassis, have a power steering hose that may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak. Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
Power Steering Fluid Leak or Electrical Arcing
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Model numbers
2017 Dutch
UPCs

What you should do

Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose for proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2017. Owners may contact Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 809.

View the official CPSC notice