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Vehicle recall 17V497000 · August 9, 2017

Newmar Dutch Star and Mountain Aire

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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
A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
17V497000
Reported to NHTSA
August 9, 2017
Filed by
Newmar Corporation
Manufacturer campaign
17V-451
Owner notification
September 20, 2017
Vehicles potentially affected
1,167
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
Recall 17V497000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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