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Newmar BAY Star Recall 14V602: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

NHTSA campaign 14V602, reported September 29, 2014, 561 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V602Newmar Corporation
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Problem
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.
Risk
A circuit breaker that is incorrectly rated for the amperage need increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Newmar ALL Star200720082009201020112012
Newmar BAY Star200720082009201020112012
Newmar Dutch Aire DP200720082009201020112012
Newmar Dutch Star200720082009201020112012
Newmar Essex200720082009201020112012
Newmar Mountain Aire200720082009201020112012
Newmar Ventana200720082009201020112012