2012–2015 Newmar Canyon Star, 2011–2015 Newmar Dutch Star, 2009–2014 Newmar Essex and 5 other models Recall: Affected vehicles are equipped with refrigerator door latches that may…
NHTSA campaign 15V808000 · Latches/locks/linkages · filed Dec 1, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 King Aire, 2009-2014 Essex, 2011-2015 Mountain Aire, Ventana, and Dutch Star, 2012-2014 Ventana LE, 2012-2015 Canyon Star, and 2015 London Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with refrigerator door latches that may inadvertently lock without the operator's knowledge.
The risk
If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new replacement door latch that will not automatically latch, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Newmar | Canyon Star | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Newmar | Dutch Star | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Newmar | Essex | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Newmar | King Aire | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Newmar | London Aire | 2015 |
| Newmar | Mountain Aire | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Newmar | Ventana | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Newmar | Ventana LE | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V808000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.