| NHTSA Recall # | 138501 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 18V236000 |
| MFG Compaign # | |
| Manufacturer | Newmar Corporation |
| Supplier | NEWMAR |
| Brand | NEWMAR |
| Model | BAY STAR |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BR |
| Date of notification | 17/05/18 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 02/06/17 |
| End date of manufacturing | 12/10/17 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 13/04/18 |
| Report created | 16/04/18 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 653 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Overheating of the electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |