NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE (2018) recall — Electrical System
Newmar recalls 2016-2018 Mountain Aire motorhomes with loose wiring at the ATS that could cause overheating and fire. Owners must have electrical connection checked by dealers free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Newmar is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mountain Aire motorhomes due to a loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) that can cause overheating and fire. This hazard affects vehicles that may have been sold between 2016 and 2018. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225245-newmar-mountain-aire-2018-electrical-fire-recall-loose-wiring-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225245-newmar-mountain-aire-2018-electrical-fire-recall-loose-wiring-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V830000
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“Newmar Mountain Aire (2018) Electrical Fire Recall: Loose Wiring Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225245-newmar-mountain-aire-2018-electrical-fire-recall-loose-wiring-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V830000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V830000).
Why it’s dangerous
A loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) can cause electrical current to build up heat in the wiring. This heat buildup could lead to a fire if not corrected.
Who’s affected
Motorhome owners who purchased Newmar Mountain Aire models from 2016 to 2018 are affected. Those with the loose wiring at the ATS are most at risk of fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorhome is a Newmar Mountain Aire model from 2016 to 2018. The recall covers vehicles with a loose power connection at the ATS.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Newmar Customer Service
Call 1-800-731-8300 to have the electrical connection inspected by a dealer.
Have Electrical Connection Inspected
Dealers will tighten the power connection at the ATS if necessary, free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electrical connection at the ATS, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Questions people ask
Why is my Newmar Mountain Aire being recalled?
The recall is for a loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) that can cause overheating and fire.
How do I know if my motorhome is affected?
Check if your motorhome is a Newmar Mountain Aire model from 2016 to 2018 with a loose power connection at the ATS.
What should I do if I own a recalled motorhome?
Contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 to have the electrical connection inspected by a dealer.
Contact Newmar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Newmar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V830000 — Newmar Newmar Hello, I own a Newmar that is covered by recall 17V830000 from Newmar. The official recall notice states: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electrical connection at the ATS, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 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 #17V830000 (December 19, 2017)
- 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.
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