NHTSA Campaign 17V809000
EQUIPMENT
Filed by Newmar Corporation.
NHTSA campaign 17V809000 covers 31 vehicles and concerns the equipment. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V809-2309.pdf. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- The risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information or owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17E-062.
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 17V809000 (31)
Newmar (31)
- 2012 Newmar Bay Star
- 2016 Newmar Bay Star
- 2017 Newmar Bay Star
- 2018 Newmar Bay Star
- 2012 Newmar Canyon Star
- 2013 Newmar Canyon Star
- 2014 Newmar Canyon Star
- 2015 Newmar Canyon Star
- 2016 Newmar Canyon Star
- 2017 Newmar Canyon Star
- 2014 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2015 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2016 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2017 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2018 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2015 Newmar Essex
- 2014 Newmar King Aire
- 2017 Newmar King Aire
- 2018 Newmar King Aire
- 2016 Newmar London Aire
- 2017 Newmar London Aire
- 2014 Newmar Mountain Aire
- 2015 Newmar Mountain Aire
- 2018 Newmar Mountain Aire
- 2018 Newmar New Aire
- 2013 Newmar Ventana
- 2014 Newmar Ventana
- 2016 Newmar Ventana
- 2017 Newmar Ventana
- 2018 Newmar Ventana
- 2016 Newmar Ventana Le
Is my vehicle affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 17V809000. It does not mean your individual vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and vehicles either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the vehicle's age or mileage.