NHTSA Recall 18V236000: Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 653 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Newmar Bay Star.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V236000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Report received | April 13, 2018 |
| Owner notification | May 17, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Overheating of the electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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 18V236000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Newmar Bay Star | 2018 |
| Newmar Bay Star Sport | 2018 |
| Newmar Canyon Star | 2018 |
| Newmar Dutch Star | 2018 |
| Newmar Essex | 2018 |
| Newmar King Aire | 2018 |
| Newmar London Aire | 2018 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 2018 |
| Newmar New Aire | 2018 |
| Newmar Ventana | 2018 |
| Newmar Ventana LE | 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.