Vehicle recall 14V098000 · March 4, 2014
Newmar BAY Star, BAY Star Sport and 6 more models
In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Bay Star Sport, Bay Star, Canyon Star, Ventana LE, Ventana, Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, and Essex recreational vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, through November 15, 2013, and equipped with Frigidaire KG series microwaves. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own.
- Consequence
- If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners and dealers. The recall began on April 17, 2014. Owners may contact Newmar 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V098000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 4, 2014
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Owner notification
- April 17, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 599
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Newmar BAY Star (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Newmar BAY Star Sport (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Newmar Canyon Star (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Newmar Dutch Star (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Newmar Essex (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Newmar Mountain Aire (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Newmar Ventana (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Newmar Ventana LE (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
Has your Newmar been repaired?
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