Newmar recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V809-2309.pdf. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
What could happen
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information or owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17E-062.
Vehicles covered
- Newmar All Star 2007–2009
- Newmar Bay Star 2007–2018
- Newmar Bay Star Sport 2012–2018
- Newmar Canyon Star 2007–2018
- Newmar Dutch Aire Dp 2009–2010
- Newmar Dutch Star 1998–2018
- Newmar Essex 2003–2018
- Newmar Grand Star 2008
- Newmar King Aire 2008–2018
- Newmar Kountry Aire 1995–2002
- Newmar Kountry Star 1995–2008
- Newmar London Aire 1995–2018
- Newmar Mountain Aire 1995–2018
- Newmar New Aire 2001–2018
- Newmar Newaire Classic 2002
- Newmar Northern Star 2004–2005
- Newmar Scottsdale 2003–2006
- Newmar Ventana 2006–2018
- Newmar Ventana Le 2012–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V809000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 15, 2017
- Owners notified
- Feb 7, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 34,699
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 24, 1997 to Nov 3, 2017
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- 17E-062
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Newmar recall: Equipment Aug 4, 2022
- Newmar recall: Equipment Aug 4, 2022
- Newmar recall: Seats Apr 11, 2022
- Newmar recall: Steering Mar 17, 2022
- Newmar recall: Electrical system Sep 9, 2021
- Newmar recall: Fuel system, diesel Aug 17, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.