Recall 08V-078: 2008–2009 Newmar ALL Star Diesel Pusher, 2008–2009 Newmar Bay Star and 7 more
NEWMAR CORPORATION recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Feb 22, 2008, covering about 109 vehicles.
The problem
Newmar is recalling 109 my 2008-2009 bay star, canyon star kountry aire, torrey pine, ventana diesel pusher, all star diesel pusher, kountry star diesel pusher, and dutch star diesel pusher class a motor homes and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with atwood sealed burner ranges. The range and slide-in burner tubes leading from the gas manifold to the burner heads had a depression or "kink" in the exterior bend restricting proper airflow and gas mixture.
The risk
This condition could result in carbon monoxide poisoning.
The fix
Newmar is working with atwood to have the tubes replaced on these ranges (Please see 07e030). Owners may contact atwood at 1-800-348-7418 or newmar at 574-773-7791.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | NEWMAR CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V078000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Newmar ALL Star Diesel Pusher | 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Newmar Bay Star | 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Newmar Canyon Star CA | 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Newmar Dutch Star DP | 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Newmar Kountry Aire FW | 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Newmar Kountry Star Diesel Pushe | 2009 | All years |
| Newmar Kountry Star DP | 2008 | All years |
| Newmar Torrey Pine FW | 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Newmar Ventana DP | 2008, 2009 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 08V-078?
Newmar is recalling 109 my 2008-2009 bay star, canyon star kountry aire, torrey pine, ventana diesel pusher, all star diesel pusher, kountry star diesel pusher, and dutch star diesel pusher class a motor homes and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with atwood sealed burner ranges. The range and slide-in burner tubes leading from the gas manifold to the burner heads had a depression or "kink" in the exterior bend restricting proper airflow and gas mixture.
How is recall 08V-078 fixed?
Newmar is working with atwood to have the tubes replaced on these ranges (Please see 07e030). Owners may contact atwood at 1-800-348-7418 or newmar at 574-773-7791.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.