Campaign 18V-236

Electrical connections in the breaker box may not be properly tightened, possibly causing the connections to overheat

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Defect summary

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.

Consequence

Overheating of the electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 18V236000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

11 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 2, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 18V-236
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
NewmarBAY Star20180
NewmarBAY Star Sport20180
NewmarCanyon Star20180
NewmarDutch Star20180
NewmarEssex20180
NewmarKing Aire20180
NewmarLondon Aire20180
NewmarMountain Aire20180
NewmarNEW Aire20181
NewmarVentana20181
NewmarVentana LE20180
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.