NEWMAR BAY STAR SPORT 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V830000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR BAY STAR SPORT 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-02-05 2017-12-19 2017-12-26

Production Dates: 2016-02-22 - 2017-10-09

Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2915

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Newmar Corporation "Newmar" is recalling certain model year 2016-2018 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, New Aire, Ventana and Ventana LE motorhomes. These vehicles may have a loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch "ATS", possibly resulting in a build up of heat.

Consequence

The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electrical connection at the ATS, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 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.