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- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2022 Mountain Aire, Dutch Star, Ventana, 2021-2023 Bay Star, Canyon Star, and 2022-2023 Kountry Star, and Bay Star Sport motorhomes. The service valves on the LPG tanks may be improperly connected, which can cause a propane leak.
- Risk
- A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the service valves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 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 service valves on the propane (LPG) tanks may be improperly connected, which can allow propane to leak from the system.
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this seriously and have the vehicle checked promptly.
Dealers will inspect and replace the service valves as necessary, free of charge. Owners who have not received a notification letter, mailed September 30, 2022, can contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Newmar BAY Star | 202120222023 |
|---|---|
| Newmar BAY Star Sport | 20222023 |
| Newmar Canyon Star | 202120222023 |
| Newmar Dutch Star | 2022 |
| Newmar Kountry Star | 20222023 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 2022 |
| Newmar Ventana | 2022 |