The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V438000·Announced 2018-06-28

Newmar Recalls 2018 Motorhomes Due to Unexpected Slide-Out Room Movement

Newmar is recalling 2018 motorhomes because slide-out rooms may move unexpectedly when the ignition is off, increasing the risk of injury.

What this means for you

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 where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2018 Newmar Bay Star, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, New Aire, Ventana LE, and Ventana motorhomes. The recall involves 930 vehicles.

The defect occurs when the ignition key is in the off or accessory position and the battery disconnect is on. In these conditions, the slide-out rooms on the vehicles may move in or out unexpectedly. If a slide-out room moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the slide-out room controller free of charge. The recall began on August 24, 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 DUTCH STAR, ESSEX, BAY STAR, BAY STAR SPORT
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
930

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)

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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