The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V043000·Announced 2022-01-31

Newmar Recalls 2020-2022 Motor Homes Due to Tire Valve Stem Defect

Newmar is recalling 2020-2022 Super Star and Supreme Aire motor homes because a tire valve stem extension may be damaged, causing loss of tire pressure and increasing crash 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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (tire pressure loss leading to crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2020-2022 Super Star and Supreme Aire motor homes built on Freightliner M2 chassis. The recall involves 162 vehicles. The issue is that the tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come into contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.

Damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Dealers will inspect and replace the valve stem extension as necessary and install a valve stem extension stabilizer free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 25, 2022. 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 SUPREME AIRE, SUPER STAR
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motor Home
Hazard
Affected units
162

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 (2)

  • SUPREME AIRE
  • SUPER STAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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