NHTSA Recall 17V830000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V830000; Date: Dec. 19, 2017
The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Newmar Bay Star; 2017 Newmar Bay Star; 2018 Newmar Bay Star; 2016 Newmar Bay Star Sport; 2017 Newmar Bay Star Sport; 2018 Newmar Bay Star Sport; 2016 Newmar Canyon Star; 2017 Newmar Canyon Star; 2018 Newmar Canyon Star; 2016 Newmar Dutch Star; 2017 Newmar Dutch Star; 2018 Newmar Dutch Star; 2016 Newmar Essex; 2017 Newmar Essex; 2018 Newmar Essex; 2016 Newmar King Aire; 2017 Newmar King Aire; 2018 Newmar King Aire; 2016 Newmar London Aire; 2017 Newmar London Aire; 2018 Newmar London Aire; 2016 Newmar Mountain Aire; 2017 Newmar Mountain Aire; 2018 Newmar Mountain Aire; 2016 Newmar New Aire; 2017 Newmar New Aire; 2018 Newmar New Aire; 2016 Newmar Ventana; 2017 Newmar Ventana; 2018 Newmar Ventana; 2016 Newmar Ventana Le; 2017 Newmar Ventana Le; 2018 Newmar Ventana Le
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 2,915
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 5, 2018
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