Recall 11V-067: 2011 Newmar Essex DP, 2011 Newmar King Aire and 1 more

NEWMAR CORPORATION recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Jan 28, 2011, covering about 106 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-067
Report date
Jan 28, 2011
Vehicles affected
106
Owners notified
Feb 21, 2011

The problem

Newmar is recalling certain model year 2011 essex dp, king aire db, and mountain aire dp recreational vehicles manufacturer from october 14, 2009, through november 30, 2010. These vehicles are equipped with V-bus fet-8 control boards manufactured by kib electronics and there is a potential defect that may result in an unrecognized excessive current situation.

The risk

This failure may create a shock or fire hazard.

The fix

Dealers will reprogram the kib V-bus lighting and control network free of charge. The safety recall began on february 21, 2011. Owners may contact newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerNEWMAR CORPORATION
ComponentElectrical System
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number11V067000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Newmar Essex DP2011All years
Newmar King Aire2011All years
Newmar Mountain Aire DP2011All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V-067?

Newmar is recalling certain model year 2011 essex dp, king aire db, and mountain aire dp recreational vehicles manufacturer from october 14, 2009, through november 30, 2010. These vehicles are equipped with V-bus fet-8 control boards manufactured by kib electronics and there is a potential defect that may result in an unrecognized excessive current situation.

How is recall 11V-067 fixed?

Dealers will reprogram the kib V-bus lighting and control network free of charge. The safety recall began on february 21, 2011. Owners may contact newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.