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Campaign 14V602 Posted September 29, 2014 561 units

2007-2012 Newmar Motorhomes Recall 14V602: Circuit Breaker

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 1, 2026

Recall 14V602 covers 561 2007-2012 Newmar motorhomes for an incorrect refrigerator heated-water-line circuit breaker. Repair is free at any franchised Newmar dealer.

Newmar is recalling 561 2007-2012 Bay Star, Dutch Star, and Ventana motorhomes because the circuit breaker for the refrigerator heated water line can be wrong for the amperage draw. An incorrectly rated breaker increases the risk of a fire, and the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The refrigerator heated water line in 2007-2012 Newmar Bay Star, Dutch Star, Dutch Aire Dp, All Star, Mountain Aire, Essex, and Ventana motorhomes uses an electric heater to help keep the refrigerator water supply from freezing. The circuit breaker is the protection device for that circuit. Its job is to interrupt power when the electrical draw is too high for the wiring or component.

On affected motorhomes, the circuit breaker does not match the amperage draw of the refrigerator heated water line. That mismatch means the circuit is not protected the way Newmar intended. If the load exceeds what the water line heater circuit is built to handle, the breaker response is not aligned with the circuit's electrical demand.

There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not rely on a clear symptom before treating the recall as a repair issue.

Who's affected?

Spans 7 Newmar motorhome lines across the 2007-2012 model years, all tied to recreational vehicle/trailer equipment.

2007 Newmar Bay Star Recreational vehicle/trailer
2011 Newmar Dutch Star Recreational vehicle/trailer
2012 Newmar Dutch Star Recreational vehicle/trailer
2007 Newmar Dutch Aire Dp Recreational vehicle/trailer
2010 Newmar Dutch Star Recreational vehicle/trailer
Units affected561

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.

What's the safety risk?

An incorrectly rated circuit breaker for the amperage draw increases the risk of a fire. If your VIN is included, limit use until a Newmar dealer verifies the breaker rating, and schedule the recall work when the remedy opens. Repair will be free at any franchised Newmar dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2012 Newmar Bay Star, Dutch Star, Dutch Aire Dp, All Star, Mountain Aire, Essex, or Ventana motorhome is included in this recall.
  2. Contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 to confirm current repair instructions for recall number 14V602.
  3. Ask a franchised Newmar dealer to inspect the refrigerator heated water-line circuit breaker and verify the breaker rating matches the amperage draw.
  4. Bring the recall notice if Newmar mailed one, and tell the dealer the repair is free under recall number 14V602.
  5. Avoid using the refrigerator heated water line until the circuit breaker rating has been checked.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, Newmar's repair plan calls for a Newmar technician to inspect the motorhome and confirm that the circuit breaker for the refrigerator heated water line is rated for the actual amperage draw. If the breaker rating is wrong, the dealer corrects the breaker setup under the recall. The dealer repair will be free once available, with covered parts and labor handled through the recall.

Timeline

September 29, 2014 NHTSA published the recall
November 6, 2014 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 14V602?

Recall 14V602 covers 561 2007-2012 Newmar Bay Star, Dutch Star, Dutch Aire Dp, All Star, Mountain Aire, Essex, and Ventana motorhomes with a refrigerator heated water line circuit breaker that can be incorrect for the amperage draw. An incorrect breaker rating increases fire risk.

What should I do if my 2007-2012 Newmar Bay Star, Dutch Star, Dutch Aire Dp, All Star, Mountain Aire, Essex, or Ventana is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 14V602. If it is, contact a franchised Newmar dealer or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 to schedule the free circuit breaker inspection. Reference recall number 14V602 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Newmar dealers will inspect the motorhome and verify that the circuit breaker rating is correct for the amperage draw free of charge. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost to the owner.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is fire. The recall filing says the refrigerator heated water line circuit breaker can be incorrect for the amperage draw, and that an incorrectly rated circuit breaker increases the risk of a fire. The dealer inspection is the free repair path.

What if I bought my Newmar motorhome used?

The free recall remedy still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your motorhome is included, then contact a franchised Newmar dealer or Newmar customer service and reference recall 14V602.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V602000
Newmar customer service1-800-731-8300
NHTSA recall #14V602
NHTSA recall # (full)14V602000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →