Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V485000 Reported August 6, 2014

Headlight wiring harness may be incorrect

Newmar Corporation · Electrical System · 63 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V485000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
63
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 6, 2014
Completion Rate
87.30

Defect Summary

Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014 dutch star motorhomes manufactured april 14, 2014, to june 20, 2014. an incorrectly wired headlight wiring harness may have been installed in the affected vehicles. as a result, if one of the two headlight circuit breakers fails, both headlights and both fog lights may go out.

Safety Consequence

If the headlights and fog lights go out, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install an auxillary headlight harness, free of charge. the recall began on august 19, 2014. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Newmar Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 14V485000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V485000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V485000?

NHTSA recall 14V485000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on August 6, 2014. It addresses: Headlight wiring harness may be incorrect. The recall affects approximately 63 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Newmar Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V485000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.