The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V497000·Announced 2010-10-12

Newmar Bay Star Recalled for Propane Leak Risk in Atwood Ovens

Newmar is recalling 2011 Bay Star recreational vehicles due to a potential propane gas leak in the Atwood 35 Series range oven gas line.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (gas line fracture) that could result in a fire or explosion, causing property damage and/or personal injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2011 Bay Star Class A recreational vehicles manufactured between August 6, 2010, and October 5, 2010. These vehicles are equipped with Atwood 35 Series range ovens. The recall affects 16 vehicles.

The defect involves a potential small fracture within the line delivering gas to the oven cavity burner. Such a fracture may cause propane gas to leak from the line. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion, causing property damage and/or personal injury.

Newmar is working with Atwood to replace or repair the stoves free of charge. The safety recall began on November 12, 2010. Owners may contact Atwood at 1-574-266-4749 or Newmar at 574-773-7791. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR BAY STAR
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
NEWMAR CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
16

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • BAY STAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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