Newmar recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2018 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, New Aire, Ventana and Ventana LE motorhomes. These vehicles may have a loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), possibly resulting in a build up of heat.
What could happen
The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electrical connection at the ATS, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Vehicles covered
- Newmar Bay Star 2016–2018
- Newmar Bay Star Sport 2016–2018
- Newmar Canyon Star 2016–2018
- Newmar Dutch Star 2016–2018
- Newmar Essex 2016–2018
- Newmar King Aire 2016–2018
- Newmar London Aire 2016–2018
- Newmar Mountain Aire 2016–2018
- Newmar New Aire 2016–2018
- Newmar Ventana 2016–2018
- Newmar Ventana Le 2016–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V830000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 19, 2017
- Owners notified
- Feb 5, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,915
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 22, 2016 to Oct 9, 2017
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring
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: Structure Jun 27, 2025
- Newmar recall: Steering Mar 17, 2022
- Newmar recall: Steering Oct 19, 2021
- Newmar recall: Electrical system Sep 9, 2021
- Newmar recall: Equipment Jul 27, 2021
- Newmar recall: Steering Feb 18, 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.