Newmar recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Newmar Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Ventana LE, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. The electrical connections in the breaker box may not be properly tightened, possibly causing the connections to overheat.
What could happen
Overheating of the electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the loose electrical connections, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Vehicles covered
- Newmar Bay Star 2018
- Newmar Bay Star Sport 2018
- Newmar Canyon Star 2018
- Newmar Dutch Star 2018
- Newmar Essex 2018
- Newmar King Aire 2018
- Newmar London Aire 2018
- Newmar Mountain Aire 2018
- Newmar New Aire 2018
- Newmar Ventana 2018
- Newmar Ventana Le 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V236000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 13, 2018
- Owners notified
- May 17, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 653
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 2, 2017 to Oct 12, 2017
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
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: Seats Jan 17, 2024
- Newmar recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Oct 7, 2022
- Newmar recall: Equipment Aug 4, 2022
- Newmar recall: Equipment Aug 4, 2022
- Newmar recall: Seats Apr 11, 2022
- Newmar recall: Steering Mar 17, 2022
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.