Equipment (Newmar)
Vehicle recall 17V-809. NHTSA received Newmar Corporation’s report on Dec 15, 2017.
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NHTSA received Newmar Corporation’s report on Dec 15, 2017. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 25, 2026.
Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Equipment.
What should you do?
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.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: 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.
- Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 34,699 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
Each model year opens its own page: every recall naming it, its owner complaints and its crash ratings.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
- Newmar Scottsdaleand 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006, before the model years listed here
- Newmar Ventana2018201720162015and 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
- Newmar Ventana LE2018201720162015and 2012, 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
- Newmar All Starand 2007, 2008 and 2009, before the model years listed here
- Newmar Bay Star2018201720162015and 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
- Newmar Bay Star Sport2018201720162015and 2012, 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
- Newmar Canyon Star2018201720162015and 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
- Newmar Dutch Star2018201720162015and 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
- Newmar Essex2018201720162015and 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
- Newmar Grand Starand 2008, before the model years listed here
- Newmar King Aire2018201720162015and 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
- Newmar Kountry Aireand 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002, before the model years listed here
- Newmar Kountry Starand 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008, before the model years listed here
- Newmar London Aire2018201720162015and 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
- Newmar Mountain Aire2018201720162015and 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
- Newmar New Aire2018201720162015and 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
- Newmar Northern Starand 2004 and 2005, before the model years listed here
- Newmar Newaire Classicand 2002, before the model years listed here
- Newmar Dutch Aire DPand 2009 and 2010, before the model years listed here
Who is recalling it?
- Made by Newmar Corporation.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt. Owners’ complaints are counted on each vehicle’s page.
- Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).
Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 25, 2026.