Vehicle recall 14V602000 · September 29, 2014
Newmar All Star, BAY Star and 5 more models
In the affected vehicles, the circuit breaker for the refrigerator heated water line may be incorrect for the amperage draw.
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 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V602000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 29, 2014
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Owner notification
- November 6, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 561
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Newmar All Star (2007-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Newmar BAY Star (2007-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Newmar Dutch Aire DP (2007-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Newmar Dutch Star (2007-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Newmar Essex (2007-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Newmar Mountain Aire (2007-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Newmar Ventana (2007-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
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