Vehicle recall 18V438000 · June 28, 2018
Newmar BAY Star, BAY Star Sport and 9 more models
When the ignition key is in the off/accessory position and the battery disconnect is on, the slide-out rooms on these vehicles may move in or out unexpectedly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Newmar Bay Star, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, New Aire, Ventana LE, and Ventana motorhomes. When the ignition key is in the off/accessory position and the battery disconnect is on, the slide-out rooms on these vehicles may move in or out unexpectedly.
- Consequence
- If the slide-out room moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the slide-out room controller, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2018. 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
- 18V438000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 28, 2018
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Owner notification
- August 24, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 930
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer; Electrical system
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 (2018): 2018
- Newmar BAY Star Sport (2018): 2018
- Newmar Canyon Star (2018): 2018
- Newmar Dutch Star (2018): 2018
- Newmar Essex (2018): 2018
- Newmar King Aire (2018): 2018
- Newmar London Aire (2018): 2018
- Newmar Mountain Aire (2018): 2018
- Newmar New Aire (2018): 2018
- Newmar Ventana (2018): 2018
- Newmar Ventana LE (2018): 2018
Has your Newmar been repaired?
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