Newmar Corporation: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Newmar Corporation in 1998. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 14, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NEWMAR/FUEL FILL LOCATION

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS, FIFTH WHEELS, AND MOTOR HOMES (GASOLINE CHASSIS ONLY). THE FUEL FILL LOCATION IS INCORRECT AND NEEDS TO BE CHANGED.

NHTSA ID: 98V318000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 61

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE FUEL FILL LOCATION ON THESE VEHICLES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 18, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NEWMAR/HEATING SYSTEM

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AQUA-HOT HEATING SYSTEMS, MODEL 431-3 ZONE WITH ENGINE LOOP. FIBERGLASS INSULATING MATERIAL LOCATED UNDER THE BURNER HEAD ON THE FLOOR OF THE HEATER ENCLOSURE, CAN BECOME SOAKED WITH FLUIDS (ETHYLENE GLYCOL AND/OR DIESEL FUEL).

NHTSA ID: 98V167003

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 18

Consequence Summary:

IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, A FIRE COULD RESULT.

Corrective Action:

VEHICLE SYSTEMS INC. WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSULATION FROM BENEATH THE DIESEL HEATING UNIT AS WELL AS FROM BEHIND THE CONTROL THERMOSTAT AND AIR-CONDITIONING HEATING ELEMENT ACCESS COVERS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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