Newmar Recalls 2007-2012 Motorhomes Due to Refrigerator Circuit Breaker Fire Risk
Newmar is recalling 2007-2012 motorhomes because an incorrectly rated circuit breaker for the refrigerator water line may increase fire risk.
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 risk) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Bay Star, Ventana VT/VL, Dutch Aire, Dutch Star, All-Star, Mountain Aire, and Essex motorhomes. The affected vehicles were manufactured between January 16, 2007, and May 24, 2012. A total of 561 units are affected by this recall.
The recall is issued because the circuit breaker for the refrigerator heated water line may be incorrect for the amperage draw. A circuit breaker that is incorrectly rated for the amperage need increases the risk of a fire.
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorhome and verify that the circuit breaker rating is correct for the amperage draw, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2014. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, DUTCH AIRE DP, ALL STAR, BAY STAR
- Brand
- NEWMAR
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorhome
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 561
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 (7)
- DUTCH STAR
- DUTCH AIRE DP
- ALL STAR
- BAY STAR
- MOUNTAIN AIRE
- ESSEX
- VENTANA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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