NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2013: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V098000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-04-17 2014-03-04 2014-03-10

Production Dates: 2013-02-18 - 2013-11-15

Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 599

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Newmar Corporation "Newmar" is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Bay Star Sport, Bay Star, Canyon Star, Ventana LE, Ventana, Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, and Essex recreational vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, through November 15, 2013, and equipped with Frigidaire KG series microwaves. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own.

Consequence

If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners and dealers. The recall began on April 17, 2014. Owners may contact Newmar 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.