Recall 18V438000: Newmar Corporation
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 18V438000 was filed by Newmar Corporation and received on June 28, 2018.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 930.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on August 24, 2018.
- Production dates listed: January 8, 2018 to June 1, 2018.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Newmar Bay Star, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, New Aire, Ventana LE, and Ventana motorhomes. When the ignition key is in the off/accessory position and the battery disconnect is on, the slide-out rooms on these vehicles may move in or out unexpectedly.
Consequence (official text)
If the slide-out room moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy (official text)
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the slide-out room controller, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Notes and contacts as published
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 listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR | 2018 |
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR SPORT | 2018 |
| NEWMAR | CANYON STAR | 2018 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2018 |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2018 |
| NEWMAR | KING AIRE | 2018 |
| NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE | 2018 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2018 |
| NEWMAR | NEW AIRE | 2018 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2018 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA LE | 2018 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2018 Newmar Bay Star listed in the notice
- 2018 Newmar Dutch Star listed in the notice
- 2018 Newmar Mountain Aire listed in the notice
- 2018 Newmar Ventana listed in the notice
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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