Recall 10V228 covers 152 2010-2011 Newmar motor homes for a battery-cable crimp defect and fire risk. Free repair at franchised Newmar dealers.
Newmar is recalling 152 2010-2011 Dutch Star Dp, Mountain Aire Dp, Essex Dp, King Aire Diesel Pusher, Dutch Aire Dp, and Ventana Dp motor homes because the auxiliary battery cable crimp connection can fail. The failed connection can arc and overheat, raising the risk of a vehicle fire, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The auxiliary battery cable assembly in these 2010-2011 Newmar motor homes carries electrical current from the auxiliary battery into the coach electrical system. The crimp connection is the squeezed metal joint that holds the cable end to its terminal. That joint has to stay tight so current flows through solid metal contact instead of jumping across a gap.
In NHTSA campaign 10V228, the defect is a bad crimp connection in that cable assembly. If the crimp is loose, the electrical connection becomes inadequate, or the cable disengages from the terminal. Current can arc across the poor connection, which creates heat. The filing says that overheating can generate enough heat to ignite nearby materials.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not count on a light, sound, or change in driving feel before the cable connection fails.
Who's affected?
Covers 6 diesel pusher motorhome lines, all tied to the same battery cable component.
| 2011 Newmar Dutch Star Dp | battery |
|---|---|
| 2010 Newmar Mountain Aire Dp | battery |
| 2010 Newmar Dutch Star Dp | battery |
| 2010 Newmar Essex Dp | battery |
| 2011 Newmar Mountain Aire Dp | battery |
| 2010 Newmar King Aire Diesel Pusher | battery |
| 2011 Newmar Essex Dp | battery |
| 2010 Newmar Dutch Aire Dp | battery |
| 2010 Newmar Ventana Dp | battery |
| 2011 Newmar Ventana Dp | battery |
| Units affected | 152 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
A failed connection can result in a vehicle fire. There is no listed warning sign before failure, so treat this as a prompt service issue once your VIN is confirmed. If your VIN is included, schedule the recall repair and follow Newmar's service instructions. Repair will be free at any franchised Newmar dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2011 Newmar Dutch Star Dp, Mountain Aire Dp, Essex Dp, King Aire Diesel Pusher, Dutch Aire Dp, or Ventana Dp motor home is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Newmar dealer to schedule the free auxiliary battery-cable crimp repair that fixes the faulty electrical connection.
- Bring the recall notice if Newmar mailed one. If not, reference recall number 10V228 when you call.
- Call Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 with questions about the repair path.
- Avoid using added electrical loads until the dealer completes the repair, since the faulty cable connection can overheat and start a fire.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Newmar technician repairs the auxiliary battery cable assembly and addresses the defective crimp connection that can leave the cable with an inadequate electrical connection or allow it to disengage. The campaign record says the safety recall began on August 2, 2010, and the dealer repair is free. Because the remedy description does not give a step-by-step procedure, ask the service desk what cable work, inspection, and replacement parts are included before you authorize the visit. Parts and labor are covered under recall 10V228.
Timeline
| May 27, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 2, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V228?
Recall 10V228 covers 152 2010-2011 Newmar motor homes with a defective auxiliary battery cable crimp connection. The connection can create electrical arcing and overheating, which can lead to a vehicle fire. Newmar dealers repair the vehicles for free.
What should I do if my 2010-2011 Newmar Dutch Star Dp, Mountain Aire Dp, Essex Dp, King Aire Diesel Pusher, Dutch Aire Dp, or Ventana Dp is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motor home is included in recall 10V228. If it is, contact a franchised Newmar dealer to schedule the auxiliary battery cable repair. Reference recall number 10V228 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Newmar's remedy says dealers repair the affected vehicles free of charge. A franchised Newmar dealer handles the auxiliary battery cable work.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is vehicle fire. The defective crimp connection in the auxiliary battery cable assembly can create an inadequate connection or cable disengagement. That can cause electrical arcing and overheating near surrounding materials. The dealer repair fixes the cable issue for free.
What if I bought this Newmar motor home used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motor home is included, then call a franchised Newmar dealer and reference recall number 10V228.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V228000 |
|---|---|
| Newmar customer service | 1-800-731-8300 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V228 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V228000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →