Recall Register

2018 Newmar Mountain Aire: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the 2018 Newmar Mountain Aire. The newest campaign is 21V506000. NHTSA received the report on 2 Jul 2021. The NHTSA record gives the component Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail. NHTSA has 1 complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 21V506000, in the NHTSA record

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.
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Recall campaigns

16 campaigns, newest first. 49,719 units in total.

  • 21V506000Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
  • 21V372000Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
  • 20V421000Electrical System
  • 19V610000Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
  • 19V426000Exterior Lighting
  • 19V257000Equipment / Electrical
  • 18V859000Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
  • 18V518000Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
  • 18V505000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper
  • 18V438000Electrical System
  • 18V387000Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer
  • 18V307000Tires
  • 18V236000Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
  • 17V830000Electrical System / Wiring
  • 17V809000Equipment
  • 17V195000Suspension / Front / Control Arm

  1. 21V506000Received . 1,737 units.

    Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number Cummins 21E-032. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 21V372000Received . 1,294 units.

    Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number Cummins 21E-032. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 20V421000Received . 3,202 units.

    Electrical System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 20V-404. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 19V610000Received . 376 units.

    Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Mountain Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. The bedroom fascia header may fall unexpectedly onto the bed.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the fascia header falls while there is an occupant in the bed, it can increase the risk of an injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will add screws and brackets to properly secure the fascia header, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

    Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 19V426000Received . 2,003 units.

    Exterior Lighting

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 18V-852. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 19V257000Received . 476 units.

    Equipment / Electrical

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An overheated power supply can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 18V859000Received . 308 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Essex, Ventana LE, Ventana, London Aire, and Mountain Aire vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Newmar has notified owners, and Daimler Trucks North America dealers will inspect and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-703.

    Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 18V-703. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 18V518000Received . 239 units.

    Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the door opens during transit, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 18V505000Received . 119 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Newmar Ventana LE and Ventana motorhomes, 2018 Mountain Aire and Essex motorhomes, and 2017-2018 London Aire motorhomes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Newmar will notify owners, and authorized Daimler Trucks service centers will inspect the caliper mounting bolts and tighten them to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-353.

    Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 18V-353. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 18V438000Received . 930 units.

    Electrical System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the slide-out room moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  11. 18V387000Received . 77 units.

    Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with windshield wipers that may have an incorrect bend, possibly preventing the wiper arms from properly contacting the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the windshield wipers do not properly contact the windshield, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper arms, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

    Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  12. 18V307000Received . 96 units.

    Tires

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Newmar Mountain Aire motorhomes. The Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank bracket may contact the tag axle tire, possibly causing tire damage.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the bracket damages the tire, it can cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan Motors dealers will move the DEF bracket away from the tire, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

    Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  13. 18V236000Received . 653 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Overheating of the electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  14. 17V830000Received . 2,915 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  15. 17V809000Received . 34,699 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 17E-062. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  16. 17V195000Received . 595 units.

    Suspension / Front / Control Arm

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 17004. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

1 complaint, 1 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

2018 Newmar Mountain Aire: component mentions in complaints
ComponentMentions
Engine1
Complaints that report a crash
0
Complaints that report a fire
0
Injuries in the complaints
0
Deaths in the complaints
0
Date of the newest complaint
7 Jul 2021

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2018 Newmar Mountain Aire, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2021, with 1 complaint.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19911
  2. 19941
  3. 19952
  4. 19962
  5. 19974
  6. 19984
  7. 19994
  8. 20007
  9. 20017
  10. 200211
  11. 200313
  12. 200411
  13. 20059
  14. 20063
  15. 20076
  16. 20084
  17. 20092
  18. 20102
  19. 20115
  20. 20125
  21. 20135
  22. 20149
  23. 20156
  24. 20168
  25. 201711
  26. 201816
  27. 201915
  28. 20207
  29. 20216
  30. 20225
  31. 20232

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2018 Newmar Mountain Aire: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/newmar/mountain-aire/2018/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Newmar Corporation

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2018 Newmar Mountain Aire?
49,719 units in 16 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Newmar Mountain Aire have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 72 recall campaigns for the Newmar Mountain Aire, model years 1991 to 2023. 16 of them name the 2018 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2018 Newmar Mountain Aire name most often?
Engine: 1 of 1 component mention.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2018 Newmar Mountain Aire open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.