Recall 17V809000
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V809-2309.pdf. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Safety Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information or owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17E-062.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE |
| 1995 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR |
| 1995 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 1995 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 1996 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE |
| 1996 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR |
| 1996 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 1996 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 1997 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE |
| 1997 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR |
| 1997 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 1997 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 1998 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 1998 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE |
| 1998 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR |
| 1998 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 1998 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 1999 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 1999 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE |
| 1999 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR |
| 1999 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 1999 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2000 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2000 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE |
| 2000 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR |
| 2000 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 2000 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2001 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2001 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE |
| 2001 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR |
| 2001 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 2001 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2001 | NEWMAR | NEW AIRE |
| 2002 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2002 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE |
| 2002 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR |
| 2002 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 2002 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2002 | NEWMAR | NEW AIRE |
| 2002 | NEWMAR | NEWAIRE CLASSIC |
| 2003 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2003 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2003 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR |
| 2003 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 2003 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2003 | NEWMAR | NEW AIRE |
| 2003 | NEWMAR | SCOTTSDALE |
| 2004 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2004 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2004 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR |
| 2004 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 2004 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2004 | NEWMAR | NEW AIRE |
| 2004 | NEWMAR | NORTHERN STAR |
| 2004 | NEWMAR | SCOTTSDALE |
| 2005 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2005 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2005 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR |
| 2005 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 2005 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2005 | NEWMAR | NEW AIRE |
| 2005 | NEWMAR | NORTHERN STAR |
| 2005 | NEWMAR | SCOTTSDALE |
| 2006 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2006 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2006 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR |
| 2006 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 2006 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2006 | NEWMAR | NEW AIRE |
| 2006 | NEWMAR | SCOTTSDALE |
| 2006 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2007 | NEWMAR | ALL STAR |
| 2007 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR |
| 2007 | NEWMAR | CANYON STAR |
| 2007 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2007 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2007 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR |
| 2007 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 2007 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2007 | NEWMAR | NEW AIRE |
| 2007 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2008 | NEWMAR | ALL STAR |
| 2008 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR |
| 2008 | NEWMAR | CANYON STAR |
| 2008 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2008 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2008 | NEWMAR | GRAND STAR |
| 2008 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
| 2008 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR |
| 2008 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 2008 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2008 | NEWMAR | NEW AIRE |
| 2008 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2009 | NEWMAR | ALL STAR |
| 2009 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR |
| 2009 | NEWMAR | CANYON STAR |
| 2009 | NEWMAR | DUTCH AIRE DP |
| 2009 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2009 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2009 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
| 2009 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 2009 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2009 | NEWMAR | NEW AIRE |
| 2009 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2010 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR |
| 2010 | NEWMAR | CANYON STAR |
| 2010 | NEWMAR | DUTCH AIRE DP |
| 2010 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2010 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2010 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
| 2010 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 2010 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2010 | NEWMAR | NEW AIRE |
| 2010 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2011 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR |
| 2011 | NEWMAR | CANYON STAR |
| 2011 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2011 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2011 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
| 2011 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 2011 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2011 | NEWMAR | NEW AIRE |
| 2011 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2012 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR |
| 2012 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR SPORT |
| 2012 | NEWMAR | CANYON STAR |
| 2012 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2012 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2012 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
| 2012 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 2012 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2012 | NEWMAR | NEW AIRE |
| 2012 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2012 | NEWMAR | VENTANA LE |
| 2013 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR |
| 2013 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR SPORT |
| 2013 | NEWMAR | CANYON STAR |
| 2013 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2013 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2013 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
| 2013 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 2013 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2013 | NEWMAR | NEW AIRE |
| 2013 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2013 | NEWMAR | VENTANA LE |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR SPORT |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | CANYON STAR |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | NEW AIRE |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | VENTANA LE |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR SPORT |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | CANYON STAR |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | NEW AIRE |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | VENTANA LE |
| 2016 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR |
| 2016 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR SPORT |
| 2016 | NEWMAR | CANYON STAR |
| 2016 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2016 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2016 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
| 2016 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 2016 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2016 | NEWMAR | NEW AIRE |
| 2016 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2016 | NEWMAR | VENTANA LE |
| 2017 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR |
| 2017 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR SPORT |
| 2017 | NEWMAR | CANYON STAR |
| 2017 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2017 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2017 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
| 2017 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 2017 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2017 | NEWMAR | NEW AIRE |
| 2017 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2017 | NEWMAR | VENTANA LE |
| 2018 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR |
| 2018 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR SPORT |
| 2018 | NEWMAR | CANYON STAR |
| 2018 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2018 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2018 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
| 2018 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 2018 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2018 | NEWMAR | NEW AIRE |
| 2018 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2018 | NEWMAR | VENTANA LE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.