NHTSA Campaign 14V602000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Issued by Newmar Corporation · Reported Sep 29, 2014 · 561 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Bay Star, Ventana VT/VL, Dutch Aire, Dutch Star, All-Star, Mountain Aire, and Essex motorhomes manufactured January 16, 2007, to May 24, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the circuit breaker for the refrigerator heated water line may be incorrect for the amperage draw.
Consequence
A circuit breaker that is incorrectly rated for the amperage need increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorhome and verify that the circuit breaker rating is correct for the amperage draw, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2014. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | ALL STAR | 2007 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | ALL STAR | 2008 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | ALL STAR | 2009 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | ALL STAR | 2010 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | ALL STAR | 2011 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | ALL STAR | 2012 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR | 2007 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR | 2008 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR | 2009 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR | 2010 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR | 2011 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR | 2012 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH AIRE DP | 2007 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH AIRE DP | 2008 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH AIRE DP | 2009 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH AIRE DP | 2010 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH AIRE DP | 2011 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH AIRE DP | 2012 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2007 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2008 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2009 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2010 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2011 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2012 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2007 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2008 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2009 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2010 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2011 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2012 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2007 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2008 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2009 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2010 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2011 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2012 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2007 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2008 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2009 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2010 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2011 | 561 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2012 | 561 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V602000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.