Recall 17V497000: Newmar Corporation
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 17V497000 was filed by Newmar Corporation and received on August 9, 2017.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 1,167.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on September 20, 2017.
- Production dates listed: January 28, 2013 to May 17, 2016.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
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 (official text)
A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy (official text)
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.
Notes and contacts as published
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 17V-451.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2014 to 2017 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2014 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2015 Newmar Dutch Star listed in the notice
- 2016 Newmar Dutch Star listed in the notice
- 2017 Newmar Dutch Star listed in the notice
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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