| NHTSA Recall # | 106378 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 15V808000 |
| MFG Compaign # | |
| Manufacturer | Newmar Corporation |
| Supplier | NEWMAR |
| Brand | NEWMAR |
| Model | DUTCH STAR |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Date of notification | 04/01/16 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 05/04/07 |
| End date of manufacturing | 05/03/15 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 01/12/15 |
| Report created | 01/12/15 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 979 |
| Defect summary | 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 summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |