NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE (2018) recall — Electrical System
Newmar is recalling 2018 Mountain Aire motorhomes due to potential overheating of electrical connections that could cause fire. Owners should contact Newmar customer service for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Overheating of the electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Newmar is recalling certain 2018 Mountain Aire motorhomes because loose electrical connections in the breaker box may overheat and cause fire. This affects motorhome owners who purchased these models between specific dates. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225232-newmar-2018-mountain-aire-motorhomes-fire-risk-from-loose-electrical.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225232-newmar-2018-mountain-aire-motorhomes-fire-risk-from-loose-electrical · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V236000
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“Newmar 2018 Mountain Aire Motorhomes: Fire Risk from Loose Electrical Connections.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225232-newmar-2018-mountain-aire-motorhomes-fire-risk-from-loose-electrical. Based on NHTSA recall #18V236000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V236000).
Why it’s dangerous
Loose electrical connections in the breaker box can overheat, increasing the risk of fire. This is a potential hazard that could lead to serious injury or property damage if not addressed.
Who’s affected
Motorhome owners who purchased a 2018 Newmar Mountain Aire model. Those who have the model with loose electrical connections in the breaker box are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorhome is a 2018 Newmar Mountain Aire model. The recall applies to specific Newmar models including Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Ventana LE, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Newmar Customer Service
Reach out to Newmar at 1-800-731-8300 to schedule a free repair for loose electrical connections.
What NHTSA says to do
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the loose electrical connections, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Questions people ask
Why is my Newmar Mountain Aire being recalled?
The electrical connections in the breaker box may not be properly tightened, causing overheating and fire risk.
How do I know if my motorhome is affected?
Check if your motorhome is a 2018 Newmar Mountain Aire model, as the recall includes specific Newmar models like Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Ventana LE, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire.
What should I do if I have the affected model?
Contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 for free repairs to tighten the electrical connections.
Contact Newmar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Newmar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V236000 — Newmar Newmar Hello, I own a Newmar that is covered by recall 18V236000 from Newmar. The official recall notice states: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the loose electrical connections, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V236000 (April 13, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.