Recall 17V830000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 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.