NHTSA Campaign 14V098000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by Newmar Corporation · Reported Mar 4, 2014 · 599 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Bay Star Sport, Bay Star, Canyon Star, Ventana LE, Ventana, Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, and Essex recreational vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, through November 15, 2013, and equipped with Frigidaire KG series microwaves. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own.
Consequence
If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners and dealers. The recall began on April 17, 2014. Owners may contact Newmar at 1-800-731-8300.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR | 2013 | 599 |
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR | 2014 | 599 |
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR SPORT | 2013 | 599 |
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR SPORT | 2014 | 599 |
| NEWMAR | CANYON STAR | 2013 | 599 |
| NEWMAR | CANYON STAR | 2014 | 599 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2013 | 599 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2014 | 599 |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2013 | 599 |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2014 | 599 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2013 | 599 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2014 | 599 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2013 | 599 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2014 | 599 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA LE | 2013 | 599 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA LE | 2014 | 599 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V098000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.