Vehicle recall 10V228000 · May 27, 2010
Newmar Dutch Star DP, Essex DP and 4 more models
These motor homes may contain a defective crimp connection in the auxiliary battery cable assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- Failure of the connection may result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V228000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 27, 2010
- Filed by
- NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- August 2, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 152
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Newmar Dutch Aire DP (2010): 2010
- Newmar Dutch Star DP (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
- Newmar Essex DP (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
- Newmar King Aire Diesel Pusher (2010): 2010
- Newmar Mountain Aire DP (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
- Newmar Ventana DP (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
Has your Newmar been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Newmar dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.