Newmar Dutch Star 2020 Seats: Fire Risk from Wiring Short Circuit
Newmar recalls 2020 Dutch Star vehicles with potentially unsafe seat wiring that could cause fire. Owners must have dealers inspect and secure wiring by June 10, 2022.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Newmar is recalling 2020 Dutch Star vehicles due to a risk of fire from seat wiring that may short circuit. This could happen if the wiring is pinched during seat adjustments. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79914-newmar-dutch-star-2020-seats-fire-risk-from-wiring-short.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79914-newmar-dutch-star-2020-seats-fire-risk-from-wiring-short · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V234000
Cite this page
“Newmar Dutch Star 2020 Seats: Fire Risk from Wiring Short Circuit.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79914-newmar-dutch-star-2020-seats-fire-risk-from-wiring-short. Based on NHTSA recall #22V234000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V234000).
Why it’s dangerous
The seat wiring may become pinched during adjustments, causing a short circuit that increases fire risk. This is a potential electrical hazard in normal vehicle use.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Newmar Dutch Star vehicles are affected. Those who adjust seats frequently may be at higher risk due to potential wiring damage.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Newmar Dutch Star vehicle has seat wiring that may be pinched. The recall covers specific models from 2019-2022.
- Brand
Newmar- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Newmar Customer Service
Call 1-800-731-8300 to get owner notification letters and repair details.
Have Dealers Inspect Wiring
Dealers will inspect and secure the wiring, adding circuit breakers and fuses as needed at no cost.
June 10, 2022
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and secure the wiring, adding circuit breaker and fuse protection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 5 months.
- Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Newmar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Newmar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V234000 — Newmar Dutch Star 2020 Seats: Fire Risk from Wiring Short Circuit Hello, I own a Newmar Dutch Star 2020 Seats: Fire Risk from Wiring Short Circuit that is covered by recall 22V234000 from Newmar. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and secure the wiring, adding circuit breaker and fuse protection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's 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.
Keep exploring
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 #22V234000 (November 4, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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.