Electrical system: wiringRecall 17V-830 · Newmar vehicles
Newmar Corporation recall 17V-830 covers 2,915 Newmar vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V830000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 22, 2016 to October 9, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.