The defect
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2022 Super Star, Ventana, 2022-2023 New Aire, Essex, Dutch Star, and Mountain Aire motorhomes equipped with International Thermal Research powered heaters. These heaters could have an incorrect fuel line installed that may leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Newmar Dutch Star | 2022, 2023 |
| Newmar Essex | 2022, 2023 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 2022, 2023 |
| Newmar NEW Aire | 2022, 2023 |
| Newmar Super Star | 2022 |
| Newmar Ventana | 2022 |
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newmar Dutch Star | 2022 | 0 | 9 |
| Newmar Dutch Star | 2023 | 2 | 3 |
| Newmar Essex | 2022 | 0 | 4 |
| Newmar Essex | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 2022 | 2 | 5 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Newmar NEW Aire | 2022 | 1 | 5 |
| Newmar NEW Aire | 2023 | 2 | 1 |
| Newmar Super Star | 2022 | 0 | 4 |
| Newmar Ventana | 2022 | 0 | 6 |
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182 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the equipment; Newmar Corporation filed 120 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022