The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V571000·Announced 2023-03-07

Newmar Recreational Vehicles Recalled for Window Adhesive Failure

Newmar is recalling select 2018-2021 recreational vehicles due to potential window adhesive failure. The vent portion of affected windows may detach, increasing crash and injury risk.

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: This recall involves a structural vehicle defect affecting a safety component. However, no injuries, crashes, or illnesses have been reported. The hazard is characterized as a risk of harm rather than confirmed harm, fitting the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2018-2021 recreational vehicles. Affected models include Bay Star, Ventana, New Aire, Canyon Star, Bay Star Sport, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, Dutch Star, Kountry Star, and Ventana LE.

The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of windows may fail in these vehicles. If the adhesive fails, the vent portion of the window may detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

A total of 4,106 vehicles are potentially affected. The recall applies to vehicles manufactured between 2018 and 2021.

Owners should contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 to schedule an inspection. Dealers will inspect the windows at no charge and replace the vent if necessary. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2020 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
  • adhesive-failure
  • window-detachment
  • crash-risk
Affected units
4,106

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 (13)

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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