01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2022 Newmar New Aire recall campaigns
NHTSA 22V583000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Report received
- August 4, 2022
- Potential units
- 92campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2022 Super Star, Ventana, 2022-2023 New Aire, Essex, Dutch Star, and Mountain Aire motorhomes equipped with International Thermal Research powered heaters. These heaters could have an incorrect fuel line installed that may leak.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Owner notification: September 30, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
NHTSA 22V234000
- Component
- SEATS
- Report received
- April 11, 2022
- Potential units
- 4,961campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: June 10, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
NHTSA 22V166000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- March 17, 2022
- Potential units
- 1,277campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 New Aire, Essex, King Aire, Ventana, Kountry Star, London Aire, Dutch Star and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The upper bolt connecting the steering column may not have been properly tightened, causing the nut to loosen off the bolt, potentially resulting in loss of steering control.
Why it matters: Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the upper and lower bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Owner notification: May 16, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
NHTSA 21V642000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Report received
- August 17, 2021
- Potential units
- 140campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dutch Star, New Aire, and Ventana vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 16, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Cummins' customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Newmar's number for this recall is DTNA #21V556/FL-897.
Owner notification: September 16, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
NHTSA 21V604000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Report received
- August 4, 2021
- Potential units
- 169campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dutch Star, New Aire, and Ventana motorhomes equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 16, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is Cummins 21E-063.
Owner notification: September 16, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH