Recall 14V098000: 2013–2014 Newmar BAY Star, 2013–2014 Newmar BAY Star Sport, 2013–2014 Newmar Canyon Star +5 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Mar 4, 2014
Vehicles affected
599
Models
8
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

The fix

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.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
14V098000
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Owner letters
Apr 17, 2014
Components
Equipment (Other / Unknown)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology