2018 Newmar Ventana Le: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2018 Newmar Ventana Le. The newest campaign is 20V421000. NHTSA received the report on 21 Jul 2020. The NHTSA record gives the component Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal. NHTSA has no 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, 20V421000, 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.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

11 campaigns, newest first. 46,793 units in total.

20V42100021 Jul 2020Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal
19V4260007 Jun 2019Exterior Lighting
19V25700029 Mar 2019Equipment / Electrical
18V8590004 Dec 2018Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
18V5180006 Aug 2018Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
18V5050002 Aug 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper
18V43800028 Jun 2018Electrical System
18V23600013 Apr 2018Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
18V06200019 Jan 2018Exterior Lighting / Headlights
17V83000019 Dec 2017Electrical System / Wiring
17V80900015 Dec 2017Equipment

20V421000Received 21 Jul 2020. 3,202 units.
Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal
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: 11 Sep 2020.
19V426000Received 7 Jun 2019. 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: 18 Jul 2019.
19V257000Received 29 Mar 2019. 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: 18 Apr 2019.
18V859000Received 4 Dec 2018. 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: 10 Jan 2019.
18V518000Received 6 Aug 2018. 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: 5 Sep 2018.
18V505000Received 2 Aug 2018. 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: 30 Aug 2018.
18V438000Received 28 Jun 2018. 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: 24 Aug 2018.
18V236000Received 13 Apr 2018. 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: 17 May 2018.
18V062000Received 19 Jan 2018. 1,249 units.
Exterior Lighting / Headlights
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the driver has reduced visibility, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Feb 2018.
17V830000Received 19 Dec 2017. 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: 5 Feb 2018.
17V809000Received 15 Dec 2017. 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: 7 Feb 2018.

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Recall Register. 2018 Newmar Ventana Le: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/newmar/ventana-le/2018/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
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 Ventana Le?: 46,793 units in 11 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Newmar Ventana Le have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns for the Newmar Ventana Le, model years 2012 to 2019. 11 of them name the 2018 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2018 Newmar Ventana Le open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.