NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR 2022: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V234000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-06-10 2022-04-11 2022-04-11

Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4961

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Newmar Corporation "Newmar" is recalling certain 2019-2022 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Canyon Star, 2019 Ventana LE, 2020-2022 Kountry Star, 2019-2020 Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and 2021 Super Star vehicles. The wiring under the seats may be incorrectly secured, which can lead to a pinched wire in the seat adjustment mechanism and cause an electrical short circuit.

Consequence

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and secure the wiring, adding circuit breaker and fuse protection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's 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.nhtsa.gov.