Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 18V-236 · Newmar vehicles
Newmar Corporation recall 18V-236 covers 653 Newmar vehicles for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on April 13, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 84% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V236000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Newmar Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Ventana LE, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. The electrical connections in the breaker box may not be properly tightened, possibly causing the connections to overheat.
The risk
Overheating of the electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the loose electrical connections, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 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
84%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 2, 2017 to October 12, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.