Newmar Corporation – Incorrect Circuit Breaker Amperage Rating

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.


Report Received Date 09/29/2014
NHTSA ID 14V602000
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 Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 561
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V602000)

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