| NHTSA Recall # | 113680 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 14V602000 |
| MFG Compaign # | |
| Manufacturer | Newmar Corporation |
| Supplier | NEWMAR |
| Brand | NEWMAR |
| Model | ESSEX |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Date of notification | 06/11/14 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 16/01/07 |
| End date of manufacturing | 24/05/12 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 29/09/14 |
| Report created | 29/09/14 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 561 |
| Defect summary | Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 bay star, ventana vt/vl, dutch aire, dutch star, all-star, mountain aire, and essex motorhomes manufactured january 16, 2007, to may 24, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the circuit breaker for the refrigerator heated water line may be incorrect for the amperage draw. |
| Consequence summary | A circuit breaker that is incorrectly rated for the amperage need increases the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action | Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorhome and verify that the circuit breaker rating is correct for the amperage draw, free of charge. The recall began november 6, 2014. 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). |