TSB: NEWMAR ALL STAR, BAY STAR, CANYON STAR, CANYON STAR CA, DUTCH STAR, ESSEX, GRAND STAR, GRAND STAR CA, KING AIRE, KOUNTRY AIRE, KOUNTRY AIRE FW, KOUNTRY STAR, MOUNTAIN AIRE, NORTHERN STAR, SCOTTSDALE, VENTANA (2003–2008)
Bulletin 343 — June 2, 2008
Bulletin Details
| Bulletin ID | 343 |
| Manufacturer | NEWMAR |
| Models | ALL STAR, BAY STAR, CANYON STAR, CANYON STAR CA, DUTCH STAR, ESSEX, GRAND STAR, GRAND STAR CA, KING AIRE, KOUNTRY AIRE, KOUNTRY AIRE FW, KOUNTRY STAR, MOUNTAIN AIRE, NORTHERN STAR, SCOTTSDALE, VENTANA |
| Model Years | 2003–2008 |
| Date Issued | June 2, 2008 |
| Date Added to NHTSA | September 11, 2008 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Vehicles Affected | 150 combinations |
What is a TSB?
A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.
If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.
Summary
NEWMAR CORPORATION: ALL MOTORIZED RV. A THERMAL LIMIT SWITCH IS ADDED TO CERTAIN 1200 LR, 1200 LRIM, AND 1201 LRIM REFRIGERATORS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE EXCESS OR OVERHEATING CONDITIONS IN THE HEATER AREA OF THE COOLING UNIT TO EXCEED A CERTA
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | ALL STAR | 2008 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | ALL STAR | 2008 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR | 2008 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR | 2008 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | CANYON STAR CA | 2008 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | CANYON STAR CA | 2008 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2008 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2008 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2008 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2008 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | GRAND STAR CA | 2008 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | GRAND STAR CA | 2008 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | KING AIRE | 2008 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | KING AIRE | 2008 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE FW | 2008 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE FW | 2008 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2008 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2008 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | NORTHERN STAR | 2008 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | NORTHERN STAR | 2008 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | SCOTTSDALE | 2008 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | SCOTTSDALE | 2008 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2008 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2008 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | ALL STAR | 2007 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | ALL STAR | 2007 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR | 2007 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR | 2007 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | CANYON STAR CA | 2007 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | CANYON STAR CA | 2007 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2007 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2007 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2007 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2007 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | GRAND STAR | 2007 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | GRAND STAR | 2007 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | KING AIRE | 2007 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | KING AIRE | 2007 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR | 2007 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR | 2007 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2007 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2007 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | NORTHERN STAR | 2007 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | NORTHERN STAR | 2007 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | SCOTTSDALE | 2007 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | SCOTTSDALE | 2007 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2007 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2007 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | ALL STAR | 2006 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | ALL STAR | 2006 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR | 2006 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR | 2006 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | CANYON STAR | 2006 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | CANYON STAR | 2006 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2006 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2006 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2006 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2006 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | GRAND STAR | 2006 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | GRAND STAR | 2006 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | KING AIRE | 2006 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | KING AIRE | 2006 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR | 2006 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR | 2006 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2006 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2006 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | NORTHERN STAR | 2006 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | NORTHERN STAR | 2006 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | SCOTTSDALE | 2006 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | SCOTTSDALE | 2006 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2006 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2006 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | ALL STAR | 2005 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | ALL STAR | 2005 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR | 2005 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR | 2005 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | CANYON STAR | 2005 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | CANYON STAR | 2005 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2005 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2005 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2005 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2005 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | GRAND STAR | 2005 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | GRAND STAR | 2005 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | KING AIRE | 2005 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | KING AIRE | 2005 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE | 2005 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE | 2005 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE FW | 2005 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE FW | 2005 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR | 2005 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR | 2005 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2005 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2005 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | NORTHERN STAR | 2005 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | NORTHERN STAR | 2005 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | SCOTTSDALE | 2005 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | SCOTTSDALE | 2005 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2005 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2005 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | ALL STAR | 2004 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | ALL STAR | 2004 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR | 2004 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR | 2004 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | CANYON STAR | 2004 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | CANYON STAR | 2004 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2004 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2004 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2004 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2004 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | GRAND STAR | 2004 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | GRAND STAR | 2004 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | KING AIRE | 2004 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | KING AIRE | 2004 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE FW | 2004 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE FW | 2004 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR | 2004 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR | 2004 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2004 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2004 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | NORTHERN STAR | 2004 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | NORTHERN STAR | 2004 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | SCOTTSDALE | 2004 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | SCOTTSDALE | 2004 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2004 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2004 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | ALL STAR | 2003 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | ALL STAR | 2003 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR | 2003 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR | 2003 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | CANYON STAR | 2003 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | CANYON STAR | 2003 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2003 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2003 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2003 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2003 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | GRAND STAR | 2003 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | GRAND STAR | 2003 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | KING AIRE | 2003 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | KING AIRE | 2003 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE | 2003 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE | 2003 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR | 2003 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR | 2003 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2003 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2003 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | SCOTTSDALE | 2003 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | SCOTTSDALE | 2003 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2003 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2003 | 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
Related NEWMAR Recalls
What Should You Do?
If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized NEWMAR dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (343) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.
Frequently Asked Questions
A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.
If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.
Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.
This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.