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15 open safety recalls recorded with NHTSA. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer, whatever the age of the vehicle.

  1. EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

    Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Bay Star, Ventana, New Aire, 2019-2020 Canyon Star, Bay Star Sport, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, 2018-2021 Dutch Star, 2020 Kountry Star, and 2019 Ventana LE recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

    Risk
    Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21E 047.

    NHTSA campaign 21V571000 · Newmar Corporation · Reported 27/07/2021

  2. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

    Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019 Mountain Aire, 2020-2021 New Aire, 2020-2022 Super Star, 2018-2021 Ventana, and Dutch Star vehicles equipped with certain Cummins diesel engines. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

    Risk
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Cummins service centers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is Cummins 21E-32.

    NHTSA campaign 21V506000 · Newmar Corporation · Reported 02/07/2021

  3. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

    Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Dutch Star, 2017-2019 Mountain Aire, 2019-2021 Ventana and 2021 New Aire motorhomes. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

    Risk
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed to owners on July 16, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8000. Newmar's number for this recall is Cummins 21E-032.

    NHTSA campaign 21V372000 · Newmar Corporation · Reported 20/05/2021

  4. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

    Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 Kountry Star and 2017-2021 Dutch Star motorhomes. The brake light switch may chafe against the windshield wiper mechanism, which could damage the brake light switch or it's wiring, and cause the brake lights to not illuminate.

    Risk
    If the brake lights do not illuminate, other motorists will be unaware of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

    NHTSA campaign 21V082000 · Newmar Corporation · Reported 17/02/2021

  5. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

    Newmar Corporaton (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ventana LE, 2017-2020 Ventana, London Aire, Essex and Dutch Star, 2017-2019 Mountain Aire, 2018-2020 New Aire, and 2020 Kountry Star motorhomes that received the 'inspection-only' remedy from recall 19V-426. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.

    Risk
    Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America dealers will replace the PDM, free of charge. This recall began September 11, 2020. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 20V-404.

    NHTSA campaign 20V421000 · Newmar Corporation · Reported 21/07/2020

  6. EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ventana LE and 2017-2019 Dutch Star, Essex, London Aire, Mountain Aire and Ventana, and 2018-2019 New Aire motorhomes built on a Daimler trucks chassis. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.

    Risk
    Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will inspect and replace the rear PDM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-852.

    NHTSA campaign 19V426000 · Newmar Corporation · Reported 07/06/2019

  7. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Bay Star, Essex, New Aire, 2018 Bay Start Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, King Aire, Mountain Aire, Ventana LE, Ventana, and London Aire motorhomes. The power supply for the WiFiRanger may overheat.

    Risk
    An overheated power supply can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Newmar has notified owners, and dealers will replace the power supply, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

    NHTSA campaign 19V257000 · Newmar Corporation · Reported 29/03/2019

  8. EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

    Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Ventana LE, Mountain Aire, Essex, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, London Aire and King Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have entry doors that have latch rods that may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open during transit.

    Risk
    If the door opens during transit, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
    Remedy
    Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will readjust the door latch rod, free of charge. The recall began September 5, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

    NHTSA campaign 18V518000 · Newmar Corporation · Reported 06/08/2018

  9. EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

    Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Newmar Bay Star, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, New Aire, Ventana LE, and Ventana motorhomes. When the ignition key is in the off/accessory position and the battery disconnect is on, the slide-out rooms on these vehicles may move in or out unexpectedly.

    Risk
    If the slide-out room moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the slide-out room controller, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

    NHTSA campaign 18V438000 · Newmar Corporation · Reported 28/06/2018

  10. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

    Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Newmar Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Ventana LE, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. The electrical connections in the breaker box may not be properly tightened, possibly causing the connections to overheat.

    Risk
    Overheating of the electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the loose electrical connections, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

    NHTSA campaign 18V236000 · Newmar Corporation · Reported 13/04/2018

  11. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ventana, Ventana LE and Dutchstar motorhomes built on a Freightliner chassis. The low beam headlights do not also illuminate as intended when the high beam headlights are activated, reducing the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Risk
    If the driver has reduced visibility, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities will reprogram the Freightliner chassis module, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

    NHTSA campaign 18V062000 · Newmar Corporation · Reported 19/01/2018

  12. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2018 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, New Aire, Ventana and Ventana LE motorhomes. These vehicles may have a loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), possibly resulting in a build up of heat.

    Risk
    The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electrical connection at the ATS, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

    NHTSA campaign 17V830000 · Newmar Corporation · Reported 19/12/2017

  13. EQUIPMENT

    Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V809-2309.pdf. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

    Risk
    In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information or owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17E-062.

    NHTSA campaign 17V809000 · Newmar Corporation · Reported 15/12/2017

  14. EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

    Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Newmar Dutch Star and 2015-2017 Newmar Ventana motorhomes. In the affected motorhomes, the driver side and passenger side powered night shades can be lowered by using the remote when the ignition is in the ON position.

    Risk
    If the vehicle is being driven and the button on the remote is pushed, the night shades may lower, blocking the driver's view, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Newmar will notify owners and dealers will install a relay to disable the operation of the driver and passenger night shade by the remote when the ignition is in the ON position. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

    NHTSA campaign 17V420000 · Newmar Corporation · Reported 30/06/2017

  15. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

    Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dutch Star, 2016-2018 Mountain Aire and London Aire, and 2012-2018 Essex and King Aire motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.

    Risk
    A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, reinstall and torqued the ball joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 to locate a qualified service center or contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17004.

    NHTSA campaign 17V195000 · Newmar Corporation · Reported 22/03/2017

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Recall information comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, last updated 2021-07-27. DriveDocket is not affiliated with NHTSA, Newmar, or any vehicle manufacturer. Confirm any recall with a franchised dealer before relying on it.

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