| NHTSA Recall # | 112642 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 15V747000 |
| MFG Compaign # | |
| Manufacturer | Newmar Corporation |
| Supplier | NEWMAR |
| Brand | NEWMAR |
| Model | CANYON STAR |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SY |
| Date of notification | 08/12/15 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 10/09/13 |
| End date of manufacturing | 18/08/15 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 12/11/15 |
| Report created | 12/11/15 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 90 |
| Defect summary | Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 canyon star motorhomes manufactured september 10, 2013, to august 18, 2015 and equipped with atwood on-demand water heaters. In the affected vehicles, the water heater valve may not be properly set and, as a result, the water and gas valve may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap. |
| Consequence summary | The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action | Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit to eliminate the scald hazard, free of charge. The recall began on december 8, 2015. 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). |