NHTSA recall 10V497000
Equipment
Newmar Bay Star
Reported Oct 12, 201016 vehicles affectedNEWMAR CORPORATIONBuilt Aug 6, 2010 – Oct 5, 2010
The defect
Newmar IS recalling certain model year 2011 bay star ca recreational vehicles manufactured from august 6, 2010, through october 5, 2010, equipped with atwood 35 series range ovens. a potential exists for a small fracture within the line delivering gas to the oven cavity burner. Such a fracture may cause propane gas to leak from the line.
The risk
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion causing property damage and/or personal injury.
The remedy
Newmar IS working with atwood and will replace or repair the stoves free of charge. the safety recall began on november 12, 2010. owners may contact atwood at 1-574-266-4749 or newmar at 574-773-7791.