Newmar Corporation | NHTSA Recall #17V830000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V830000 by Newmar Corporation. Affecting 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 Includes 2,915 affected units, Loose Electrical Connection at Transfer Switch, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V830000
Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
Report Received Date: 2017-12-19T00:00:00
Subject: Loose electrical connection at transfer switch
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 2,915

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 79.83

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