2011 NEWMAR KING AIRE Recalls (4)

Campaign:
11V067000 on 02/03/2011
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
10/13/2009 - 11/29/2010
Affected:
106
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
This failure may create a shock or fire hazard.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Campaign:
15V808000 on 11/30/2015
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured:
04/04/2007 - 03/04/2015
Affected:
979
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
15V808000 on 11/30/2015
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle
Manufactured:
04/04/2007 - 03/04/2015
Affected:
979
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
17V809000 on 12/19/2017
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
07/23/1997 - 11/02/2017
Affected:
34,699
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. a list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17v809-2309.pdf. these motorhomes are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on february 7, 2018. owners may contact kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information or owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. newmar's number for this recall is 17e-062.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2011 NEWMAR KING AIRE TSBs (9)

Bulletin:
SB-382
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Newmar corporation: there may be inaccurate fuel guage readings. *rm
Bulletin:
TSB-388
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Newmar corp: 2010-2011 diesel pushers. the hydraulic filter head may reversed. *rm
Bulletin:
TSB-404
Component:
022130 suspension:rear:springs:air suspension system
Summary:
Newmar corp.: on certain trucks, on the lower ridell air springs, a defect relating to missing lower spring nuts or air spring retainer fasteners may be loose. models 2005-2013 london aire, king aire. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-403
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Newmar corp.: due to contact of modulator valves with ifs relay rod, on some trucks, the ifs rod may interfere with abs modulator valve, when steering wheel is turned. models 2009-1013 essex, king aire. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-402
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
Newmar corp.: in certain motor homes, a defect regarding coolant leaking, at t-fitting connections, of def system coolant circuit, may exist, and needs to be replaced. models 2013-2014 essex, king aire. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-396
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Newmar corp.: on some manufactured chassis, the ratio valve control port diaphragms, air is escaping and there may exist a potential defect. models 2004-2012 king aire, mountain aire, essex. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB 412
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
On certain newmar motorhomes, the refrigerator heated water line circuit breaker may have the wrong size amperage rating and the 12 volt thermostat and 12 volt heated water line could also be wired incorrectly, causing it to have the incorr
Bulletin:
15V808
Component:
351000 equipment:recreational vehicle
Summary:
Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on nhtsa recall: newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. issue: certain motorhomes may have a defective refriger
Bulletin:
PIB 494
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
If the coach's hwh leveling system has intermittent issues when operating, check for corrosion or loose mounting bolts. torque the mounting bolts (if needed) to 30 ft. pounds. a ground cable may also be installed to improve the overall grou

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