4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEATS
Posted on: 2022-04-11
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 bay star, bay star sport, ventana, dutch star, new aire, canyon star, 2019 ventana le, 2020-2022 kountry star, 2019-2020 mountain aire, london aire, essex, and 2021 super star vehicles. The wiring under the seats may be incorrectly secured, which can lead to a pinched wire in the seat adjustment mechanism and cause an electrical short circuit.
Consequence
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and secure the wiring, adding circuit breaker and fuse protection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on june 10, 2022. Owners may contact newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #2 - TIRES:VALVE
Posted on: 2022-01-31
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2022 super star and supreme aire motor homes built on freightliner m2 chassis. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come into contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
Consequence
Damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and the replace the valve stem extension as necessary, and install a valve stem extension stabilizer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on march 25, 2022. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #3 - TIRES:VALVE
Posted on: 2022-01-31
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2022 super star and supreme aire motor homes built on freightliner m2 chassis. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come into contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
Consequence
Damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and the replace the valve stem extension as necessary, and install a valve stem extension stabilizer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on march 25, 2022. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2022-10-07
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2023 super star motorhomes. The federal certification label may indicate the incorrect tire size information for the rear tires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 120, wheels and rims-other than passenger cars.
Consequence
Incorrect tire size information could lead to an incorrect tire being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will provide new labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on november 17, 2022. Owners may contact newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.