2022 Newmar Super Star recalls

Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Bay Star, 2020-2023 Bay Star Sport, and 2022-2023 Super Star motorhomes. The seat belt brackets for the dinette seat belts were modified to avoid interference with the vehicle slide-out rollers in the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 210, "Seat belt Assembly Anchorages" and 207, "Seating Systems.".

Why it matters: Modified seat belt mounting brackets can fail to properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Dealers will replace the seat belt mounting brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 604RSB.

Owner notification: August 4, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: Incorrect tire size information could lead to an incorrect tire being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Owner notification: November 17, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

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.

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

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: Damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Owner notification: March 25, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Newmar Corporation