NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V236000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-05-17 2018-04-13 2018-04-16

Production Dates: 2017-06-02 - 2017-10-12

Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 653

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.