Newmar Motorhome Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Newmar motorhomes have drawn one court ruling and several safety recalls. In Roblin v. Newmar Corporation, a federal judge in Oregon granted an owner partial summary judgment. The claim concerned a Class A motorhome built on another maker’s chassis. Newmar has also recalled motorhomes for a propane stove leak, a driver seat weld that may break and a software fault that can cut power. A recall does not prove the company is liable for any harm. Roblin is an individual claim, and no class action or MDL has been filed against Newmar Corporation.

Latest Newmar Motorhome Lawsuit Updates

January 17, 2024: Newmar Files Seat Pedestal Recall Report

Newmar filed a Defect and Noncompliance Information Report with NHTSA on January 17, 2024. It covers 160 motorhomes whose driver seat pedestal welds may break under campaign 24V-019 [1]. Newmar received a recall letter from the seat maker on January 11, 2024. Owner and dealer letters were to be sent on or before January 31, 2024. Newmar’s bulletin is 608 RSB.

February 28, 2023: Transport Canada Publishes Software Recall

Transport Canada recall 2023101 covers a software problem in the control module of certain Newmar motorhome models that could cause a sudden loss of power. The notice was published on February 28, 2023 [2]. The recall applies to 2022-2023 Essex, Ventana, London Aire, Mountain Aire, Dutch Star, King Aire and New Aire Class A motorhomes. Transport Canada last updated the notice on March 10, 2023.

January 19, 2021: Newmar Issues Propane Stove Recall

Newmar issued Recall Service Bulletin 560 on January 19, 2021, for a propane gas stove leak. The NHTSA campaign is 20V-719 and the Transport Canada number is 2020-556 [3]. Dealer and owner notices were dated January 14, 2021.

November 12, 2019: Court Grants Partial Summary Judgment

Judge Michael McShane of the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon granted partial summary judgment to plaintiff Robert Roblin in Roblin v. Newmar Corporation, Case No. 6:17-cv-01902-MC [4]. The ruling came on the owner’s Oregon Lemon Law claim over a 2016 London Aire motorhome. The order states no dollar amount.

Who May Be Affected?

A new motorhome that spent 60 or more days out of service for repairs may fit the Oregon lemon-law presumption the court applied. So may one with the same problem repaired unsuccessfully three or more times. Either must fall within two years of delivery or 24,000 miles. The seat pedestal recall covers 2022-2023 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, London Aire and Essex Class A motorhomes. Owners of Newmar models in the propane stove recall may also be affected. It covers the 2019 Ventana LE, 2019 Ventana and 2019-2020 Bay Star. It also covers the 2020 Canyon Star, Kountry Star, Ventana, Dutch Star and Super Star, and the 2021 Bay Star Sport. Schmidt & Clark offers an individual legal review of each case.

Reported Injuries or Damages

According to RV PRO, the Roblin owner alleged repeated failures of the engine cooling, electrical and slide-out systems [5]. He also alleged repeated unsuccessful repairs and long periods out of service. The court order treats the 60-plus days out of service and three or more cooling system repair attempts as undisputed. No personal harm is alleged in the order. The recall reports describe risks. They do not confirm harm. The NHTSA seat report says the weld “could fail in an accident” and raise the risk of harm. Transport Canada says “A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.” The propane stove notice says “A propane gas leak could create the risk of a fire or explosion.”

Recall and Regulatory Background

For the propane stove recall, dealers install a free remedy kit. For the seat weld recall, owners are notified by mail to have the welds inspected, and a new pedestal is installed free if needed. Contact Newmar Service at 1-800-731-8300.

Evidence to Preserve

Keep these records, because the Roblin order relied on repair-day counts and notices to Newmar:

• Your purchase contract, warranty booklet and registration papers for the motorhome, kept together in one place.
• Every repair order showing the dates the vehicle went into and came out of the shop.
• A log of the days the vehicle was unusable, with the problem noted for each day.
• Written notices and emails you sent to Newmar and the dealer, and any replies you received.
• Photographs and video of each defect, taken with dates wherever possible.
• Your VIN and the chassis maker information for the motorhome, as shown on your paperwork.
• Any recall notices or letters you received about the motorhome, with the dates you received them.

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines come from state law. They differ depending on where you live and when the problems and repairs happened. A missed deadline can end a claim, however strong the facts look. A lawyer can tell you which deadline applies to your own motorhome and your own repair history, so it helps to ask early.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is the Newmar Motorhome Lawsuit About?

The Newmar motorhome lawsuit is an individual Oregon case by Robert Roblin over repeated breakdowns of his motorhome. The court held that Newmar, as final manufacturer, answers for warranty failures of the chassis under Oregon Lemon Law. Newmar argued its warranty does not cover the chassis.

What Should I Do If I Smell Propane in a Newmar Motorhome?

If you smell propane in a Newmar motorhome, evacuate and turn off the gas supply, according to the owner notice. Then ask a Newmar dealer for the free remedy kit. The estimated repair time is 0.75 hours.

Was the Newmar Seat Pedestal Recall Linked to Any Injuries?

The NHTSA report does not link the Newmar seat pedestal recall to injuries. Newmar said it knew of no property damage, injuries or deaths and had received one customer complaint or warranty claim.

What Does the Research Say About Newmar Motorhome Defects?

The research on Newmar motorhome defects comes from regulator recall reports. These reports flag possible hazards. They do not show that any defect caused harm. The Roblin order rules on one owner’s lemon-law claim and is not a study of the whole line.

When Were the Recalled Newmar Seat Pedestal Motorhomes Built?

The Newmar motorhomes in the seat pedestal recall were built between April 19, 2022 and July 26, 2023. The recall also includes one 2016 London Aire, which received a new seat in service. The seat maker’s recall number is 23E-098.

How Is the Transport Canada Newmar Software Recall Fixed?

The Transport Canada Newmar software recall is fixed by reprogramming the software. Owners take the motorhome to the service center named in the notice to have the control module reprogrammed. Without the fix, the engine, head lamps or windshield wipers could shut off.

References

1. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RMISC-24V019-7921.pdf
2. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/transport-canada-recall-2023101-newmar
3. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10201821-0001.pdf
4. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-ord-6_17-cv-01902/pdf/USCOURTS-ord-6_17-cv-01902-3.pdf#page=2
5. https://rv-pro.com/news/newmar-loses-partial-summary-judgement-regarding-oregon-s-lemon-law/