The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V830000·Announced 2017-12-19

Newmar Recalls 2016-2018 Motorhomes for Electrical Fire Risk

Newmar is recalling 2,915 model year 2016-2018 motorhomes because a loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch may cause heat buildup and increase the risk of a fire.

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 (electrical wiring) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2016-2018 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, New Aire, Ventana, and Ventana LE motorhomes. The recall affects 2,915 vehicles.

These vehicles may have a loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS). This loose connection can result in a build-up of heat in the wiring, which increases the risk of a fire.

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electrical connection at the ATS and tighten it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. 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 KING AIRE, BAY STAR, MOUNTAIN AIRE, CANYON STAR
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
2,915

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 (11)

  • KING AIRE
  • BAY STAR
  • MOUNTAIN AIRE
  • CANYON STAR
  • NEW AIRE
  • VENTANA
  • BAY STAR SPORT
  • ESSEX
  • DUTCH STAR
  • VENTANA LE
  • LONDON AIRE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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