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NHTSA Recall 17V830000: Electrical system: wiring

Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,915 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Newmar Bay Star.

2,915
vehicles potentially affected
11
models affected
2018
owners notified (February 5)
NHTSA campaign17V830000
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING
Report receivedDecember 19, 2017
Owner notificationFebruary 5, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 17V830000

Make and modelModel years
Newmar Bay Star2016, 2017, 2018
Newmar Bay Star Sport2016, 2017, 2018
Newmar Canyon Star2016, 2017, 2018
Newmar Dutch Star2016, 2017, 2018
Newmar Essex2016, 2017, 2018
Newmar King Aire2016, 2017, 2018
Newmar London Aire2016, 2017, 2018
Newmar Mountain Aire2016, 2017, 2018
Newmar New Aire2016, 2017, 2018
Newmar Ventana2016, 2017, 2018
Newmar Ventana LE2016, 2017, 2018

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.