| NHTSA Recall # | 137340 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 17V497000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 17V-451 |
| Manufacturer | Newmar Corporation |
| Supplier | NEWMAR |
| Brand | NEWMAR |
| Model | DUTCH STAR |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Date of notification | 20/09/17 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 28/01/13 |
| End date of manufacturing | 17/05/16 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 09/08/17 |
| Report created | 11/08/17 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 1167 |
| Defect summary | Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2014 moutain aire and 2014-2017 dutch star recreational vehicles built on freightliner xcr chassis manufactured by daimler trucks north america (dtna). These chassis have a battery cable mounting bracket may not have been installed correctly, as a result, the improperly routed and clipped battery cable can contact the frame rail, possibly chafing and short circuiting. |
| Consequence summary | A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| 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). |