Consumer Complaint Detail
NEWMAR / DUTCH STAR / 2006
1 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006085765 | Incident Date: Nov, 11 2006 |
| Consumer's City: CEDAR POINT | Consumer's State: NC |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Newmar Corporation |
| Model Name: DUTCH STAR | Model Year: 2006 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 1 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 4VZBR1D936C | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Nov, 16 2006 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Mar, 21 2006 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated when exiting the vehicle, the exterior patio light was switched on and the 77 year old contact fell to the ground injuring his left shoulder and both knees. the retractable steps of the vehicle retracted when the light switch was turned on. when a service dealer sent a technician to investigate, the problem was identified as improper wiring and poorly grounded wiring, which caused crossed wires. the crossed wiring caused the steps to retract and turn. the wiring was repaired and the manufacturer was contacted. the model was dutch star.*ak the control panel which held the exterior switch was in the off position. updated 12/28/06. *jb |