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- SEATS
- Problem
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Canyon Star, 2019 Ventana LE, 2020-2022 Kountry Star, 2019-2020 Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and 2021 Super Star vehicles. The wiring under the seats may be incorrectly secured, which can lead to a pinched wire in the seat adjustment mechanism and cause an electrical short circuit.
- Risk
- A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and secure the wiring, adding circuit breaker and fuse protection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The wiring under certain seats may not be secured properly. Over time it can get pinched in the seat adjustment mechanism, which can cause an electrical short circuit.
A short circuit raises the risk of a fire in the vehicle. Owners should take this recall seriously and arrange the repair promptly.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Dealers will inspect and secure the wiring and add circuit breaker and fuse protection where needed. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 10, 2022. You can also contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle