The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·14V098000·Announced 2014-03-04

Newmar Recalls 2013-2014 RVs Due to Microwave Fire Risk

Newmar is recalling 599 recreational vehicles from 2013-2014 because the built-in microwave may start on its own, posing a fire hazard if contents are inside.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 recreational vehicles, including the Bay Star Sport, Bay Star, Canyon Star, Ventana LE, Ventana, Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, and Essex models. The affected vehicles were manufactured between February 18, 2013, and November 15, 2013, and are equipped with Frigidaire KG series microwaves.

The recall is due to a defect where the microwave may start on its own. If the microwave activates while there are contents inside, a fire could result. The recall covers 599 vehicles.

Newmar will notify owners and dealers. The recall began on April 17, 2014. Owners may contact Newmar at 1-800-731-8300 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE, CANYON STAR, DUTCH STAR, VENTANA LE
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
599

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 (8)

  • MOUNTAIN AIRE
  • CANYON STAR
  • DUTCH STAR
  • VENTANA LE
  • VENTANA
  • ESSEX
  • BAY STAR
  • BAY STAR SPORT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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