The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V257000·Announced 2019-03-29

Newmar Recalls 2018-2019 Motorhomes Due to WiFi Power Supply Fire Risk

Newmar is recalling 476 motorhomes because the WiFiRanger power supply may overheat, increasing 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 fire risk, which is a significant injury/property-damage hazard, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2018-2019 model year motorhomes, including the Bay Star, Essex, New Aire, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, King Aire, Mountain Aire, Ventana LE, Ventana, and London Aire. The recall involves 476 vehicles.

The defect involves the power supply for the WiFiRanger system, which may overheat. An overheated power supply can increase the risk of a fire.

Newmar has notified owners, and dealers will replace the power supply free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2019. 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 BAY STAR SPORT, VENTANA, DUTCH STAR, VENTANA LE
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
476

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)

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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