NHTSA Recall 14V485000
Filed by Newmar Corporation. Component: Exterior Lighting. Reported 2014-08-06. An estimated 63 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured April 14, 2014, to June 20, 2014. An incorrectly wired headlight wiring harness may have been installed in the affected vehicles. As a result, if one of the two headlight circuit breakers fails, both headlights and both fog lights may go out.
Risk
If the headlights and fog lights go out, there is an increased risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install an auxillary headlight harness, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2014. 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.