Thursday, January 31, 2008
RECALL: NEWMAR (FORD SPEED CONTROL)
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
NEWMAR / DUTCH STAR 1994-2003
NEWMAR / KOUNTRY AIRE 1994-2003
NEWMAR / KOUNTRY STAR 1994-2003
NEWMAR / MOUNTAIN AIRE 1994-2003
NEWMAR / SCOTTSDALE 1994-2003
Manufacturer : NEWMAR CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date : JAN 15, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V025000 NHTSA Action Number: EA05005
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5575
Summary:
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES CONSTRUCTED ON FORD F-53TY1 AND P131 MOTOR HOME CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence:
OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy:
NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH FORD IN CONDUCTING THIS RECALL. FORD WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332 OR NEWMAR AT 574-773-7791. (NOTE: ALSO SEE FORD RECALLS 05V017, 05V388, AND 06V286)
Notes:
NEWMAR RECALL NO. 05S28. CUSTOMERS 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.
NEWMAR / DUTCH STAR 1994-2003
NEWMAR / KOUNTRY AIRE 1994-2003
NEWMAR / KOUNTRY STAR 1994-2003
NEWMAR / MOUNTAIN AIRE 1994-2003
NEWMAR / SCOTTSDALE 1994-2003
Manufacturer : NEWMAR CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date : JAN 15, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V025000 NHTSA Action Number: EA05005
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5575
Summary:
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES CONSTRUCTED ON FORD F-53TY1 AND P131 MOTOR HOME CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence:
OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy:
NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH FORD IN CONDUCTING THIS RECALL. FORD WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332 OR NEWMAR AT 574-773-7791. (NOTE: ALSO SEE FORD RECALLS 05V017, 05V388, AND 06V286)
Notes:
NEWMAR RECALL NO. 05S28. CUSTOMERS 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.
