Recall 22V-234: 2019–2022 Newmar Bay Star, 2019–2022 Newmar Bay Star Sport and 10 more
Newmar Corporation recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Apr 11, 2022, covering about 4,961 vehicles.
The problem
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Canyon Star, 2019 Ventana LE, 2020-2022 Kountry Star, 2019-2020 Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and 2021 Super Star vehicles. The wiring under the seats may be incorrectly secured, which can lead to a pinched wire in the seat adjustment mechanism and cause an electrical short circuit.
The risk
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and secure the wiring, adding circuit breaker and fuse protection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 10, 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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Newmar Corporation |
|---|---|
| Component | Seats |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V234000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Newmar Bay Star | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Newmar Bay Star Sport | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Newmar Canyon Star | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Newmar Dutch Star | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Newmar Essex | 2019, 2020 | All years |
| Newmar Kountry Star | 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Newmar London Aire | 2019, 2020 | All years |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 2019, 2020 | All years |
| Newmar New Aire | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Newmar Super Star | 2021 | All years |
| Newmar Ventana | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Newmar Ventana LE | 2019 | 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 22V-234?
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Canyon Star, 2019 Ventana LE, 2020-2022 Kountry Star, 2019-2020 Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and 2021 Super Star vehicles. The wiring under the seats may be incorrectly secured, which can lead to a pinched wire in the seat adjustment mechanism and cause an electrical short circuit.
How is recall 22V-234 fixed?
Dealers will inspect and secure the wiring, adding circuit breaker and fuse protection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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.