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Newmar - Battery cable may rub against frame rail
Official notice
9 Aug 2017
Last checked
9 Aug 2017
An official NHTSA notice concerns Newmar - Battery cable may rub against frame rail. A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Published 2017-08-09.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
1,167
Recall number
17V-451
Official notice
2017-08-09
The hazard
The hazard
A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
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Brand: Newmar. Contact: Newmar Corporation.
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