NHTSA recall 17V809000

Equipment · Newmar Corporation

December 15, 2017report date

34,699units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: 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…

Why it matters: 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.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2007 Newmar All Star, 2008 Newmar All Star, 2009 Newmar All Star, 2007 Newmar Bay Star, 2008 Newmar Bay Star, 2009 Newmar Bay Star, 2010 Newmar Bay Star, 2011 Newmar Bay Star, 2012 Newmar Bay Star, 2013 Newmar Bay Star, 2014 Newmar Bay Star, 2015 Newmar Bay Star, 2016 Newmar Bay Star, 2017 Newmar Bay Star, 2018 Newmar Bay Star, 2012 Newmar Bay Star Sport, 2013 Newmar Bay Star Sport, 2014 Newmar Bay Star Sport, 2015 Newmar Bay Star Sport, 2016 Newmar Bay Star Sport, 2017 Newmar Bay Star Sport, 2018 Newmar Bay Star Sport, 2007 Newmar Canyon Star, 2008 Newmar Canyon Star, 2009 Newmar Canyon Star, 2010 Newmar Canyon Star, 2011 Newmar Canyon 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, 2018 Newmar Canyon Star, 2009 Newmar Dutch Aire Dp, 2010 Newmar Dutch Aire Dp, 1998 Newmar Dutch Star, 1999 Newmar Dutch Star, 2000 Newmar Dutch Star, 2001 Newmar Dutch Star, 2002 Newmar Dutch Star, 2003 Newmar Dutch Star, 2004 Newmar Dutch Star, 2005 Newmar Dutch Star, 2006 Newmar Dutch Star, 2007 Newmar Dutch Star, 2008 Newmar Dutch Star, 2009 Newmar Dutch Star, 2010 Newmar Dutch Star, 2011 Newmar Dutch Star, 2012 Newmar Dutch Star, 2013 Newmar Dutch Star, 2014 Newmar Dutch Star, 2015 Newmar Dutch Star, 2016 Newmar Dutch Star, 2017 Newmar Dutch Star, 2018 Newmar Dutch Star, 2003 Newmar Essex, 2004 Newmar Essex, 2005 Newmar Essex, and 140 more.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V809000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.