Campaign 18V-438

When the ignition key is in the off/accessory position and the battery disconnect is on, the slide-out rooms on these vehicles may move in or out…

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Defect summary

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Newmar Bay Star, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, New Aire, Ventana LE, and Ventana motorhomes. When the ignition key is in the off/accessory position and the battery disconnect is on, the slide-out rooms on these vehicles may move in or out unexpectedly.

Consequence

If the slide-out room moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the slide-out room controller, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 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 18V438000. 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-438
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.