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redbaron73 · 06-17-2022, 10:51 PM

This mainly affects the Newmar Luxury line, as the other lines do not have the square D panels.

1.4 million breaker boxes
recalled because of fire hazard.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Sc...d-Fire-Hazards

No official word from Newmar yet.

redbaron73 · 06-17-2022, 10:56 PM

There is very little information on the exact problem,but the document states an inspection is required. It may be as simple as verification of the neutral load block and that it is secure to the frame.

The document states only 1 known problem, but has a detailed list of all affected part numbers.

Arch Hoagland · 06-17-2022, 11:02 PM

From the recall notice:

"The recalled circuit breaker boxes were manufactured between February 2020 and January 2022, with date codes between 200561 and 220233. "

redbaron73 · 06-17-2022, 11:04 PM

Also states:

Circuit breaker boxes with covers that were manufactured between December 2019 and March 2022 are also included in this recall. The affected catalog/part numbers can be found inside the electrical panel doors for both the U.S. and Canada.

redbaron73 · 06-17-2022, 11:08 PM

Based on the dates, I doubt any 2019 models are affected. [Mod Edit]

FLSteve · 06-18-2022, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redbaron73

There is very little information on the exact problem,but the document states an inspection is required. It may be as simple as verification of the neutral load block and that it is secure to the frame.

redbaron73 ... This kind of sounds like the steering wheel column loose bolt issue. It's probably something a person can check/fix themselves to make sure there is not an imminent problem but will still need to get to an authorized dealer to get the recall cleared?

FLSteve

redbaron73 · 06-18-2022, 07:46 AM

I did some more digging, and it appears as the panel is different than the model installed by Newmar.

The recall is specifically for the QO Plug on Neutral boxes.

From their website, those are described as:

Quote:

Designed for reliability, the QO[emoji769] Plug-on Neutral CAFI Circuit Breakers connect directly to the neutral bar, providing a time and labor-saving installation. Accessories and covers listed for use with standard QO Load Centers are listed for use with QO PoN Load Centers as well.

I get my coach back Tuesday and can check to see if matches any of the model numbers listed on the recall.

Granite17 · 07-03-2022, 01:43 PM

I just checked our 2022 LA and this unit has a Siemens breaker box.
Number starting with a MH ……

FLSteve · 07-04-2022, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Granite17

I just checked our 2022 LA and this unit has a Siemens breaker box.
Number starting with a MH ……

Mine also starts with a MH ... so does that mean we are ok? Also, I can't seem to find anything that looks like a date code?

FLSteve

redbaron73 · 07-04-2022, 07:03 PM

The main electrical boxes in our coaches is a Siemens, so it is not part of the recall. The Square D box used is the inverter box, and on my coach this is part number QO3-5FM30T

This also is not part of the recall.

This recall appears to not affect Newmar owners, since the SquareD products used are not affected.