| NHTSA Recall # | 80767 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 10V228000 |
| MFG Compaign # | |
| Manufacturer | NEWMAR CORPORATION |
| Supplier | NEWMAR |
| Brand | NEWMAR |
| Model | VENTANA DP |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Date of notification | 02/08/10 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 13/10/09 |
| End date of manufacturing | 12/04/10 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 27/05/10 |
| Report created | 27/05/10 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 152 |
| Defect summary | Newmar is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 motor homes manufactured from october 13, 2009 through april 12, 2010. These motor homes may contain a defective crimp connection in the auxiliary battery cable assembly. The defective connection may result in an inadequate electrical connection or disengagement of the cable. Resultant electrical arcing and overheating may generate sufficient heat for ignition of surrounding materials. |
| Consequence summary | Failure of the connection may result in a vehicle fire. |
| Corrective action | Newmar will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on august 2, 2010. Owners may contact newmar at 1-800-731-8300. |
| Recall 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 http://www. Safercar. Gov . |