| Issue ID | 609562 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10173758 |
| Manufacurer | NEWMAR CORPORATION |
| Brand | NEWMAR |
| Model | DUTCH STAR |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 12/11/06 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated when exiting the vehicle, the exterior patio light was switched on and the 77 year old contact fell to the ground injuring his left shoulder and both knees. The retractable steps of the vehicle retracted when the light switch was turned on. When a service dealer sent a technician to investigate, the problem was identified as improper wiring and poorly grounded wiring, which caused crossed wires. The crossed wiring caused the steps to retract and turn. The wiring was repaired and the manufacturer was contacted. The model was dutch star.*ak the control panel which held the exterior switch was in the off position. Updated 12/28/06. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5815 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CEDAR POINT, NC |
| VIN pattern | 4VZBR1D936CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 22/03/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | TRAVEL EASY RV |
| Dealer's telephone number | 800-508-3608 |
| Dealer's city | OKEECHOBEE |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 34974 |