Newmar Dutch Star, Mountain Aire: Electrical system — cables

Affects Newmar Dutch Star, Mountain Aire · 2014–2017 — about 1K vehicles.

The hazard

A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect and revise the battery cable mounting bracket and cable routing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 17V-451.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational