2016 Newmar Ventana: recalls and complaints

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• 18V24500018 Apr 2018Exterior Lighting / Headlights
• 18V19800027 Mar 2018Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, and Connections
• 17V83000019 Dec 2017Electrical System / Wiring
• 17V80900015 Dec 2017Equipment
• 17V42000030 Jun 2017Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
• 16V82600015 Nov 2016Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, and Connections
• 16V2700004 May 2016Suspension / Front / Stabilizer Bar
• 16V04100027 Jan 2016Equipment / Other / Labels

1. 18V245000Received 18 Apr 2018. 2,038 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Headlights

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Newmar Ventana, 2015-2016 Newmar London Aire, and 2013-2017 Newmar Dutch Star motorhomes. When switching from using the low beam headlights to the high beam headlights, the low beam headlights go out when the intention was to have both beams illuminate.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Without the low beams also illuminated when the high beams are on, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the vehicles so that the low beam stays illuminated when the high beam is switched on, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 May 2018.

2. 18V198000Received 27 Mar 2018. 2,139 units.

   Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, and Connections

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Newmar Ventana, 2011-2017 Newmar Dutch Star, and 2011-2014 Newmar Mountain Aire vehicles, built on Freightliner XBR chassis and equipped with Cummins ISL engines. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the power steering hose contacts the power stud causing a power steering fluid leak, additional steering effort may be needed increasing the risk of a crash or an electrical arc may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is FL-762.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number FL-762. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 May 2018.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 17V420000Received 30 Jun 2017. 1,289 units.

   Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jul 2017.

6. 16V826000Received 15 Nov 2016. 370 units.

   Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, and Connections

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Dutch Star and Ventana motorhomes manufactured January 22, 2016, to November 7, 2016, equipped with Cummins ISL engines. These vehicles, built on a Freightliner chassis, have a power steering hose that may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose for proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2017. Owners may contact Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 809.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 16V 809. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Dec 2016.

7. 16V270000Received 4 May 2016. 59 units.

   Suspension / Front / Stabilizer Bar

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ventana, and Ventana LE vehicles manufactured March 27, 2015, to February 8, 2016, built on a Freightliner chassis. The front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar will notify owners, and dealers for Daimler Trucks, manufacturer of the chassis, will modify the sway bar mounting, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2016. Owners should contact Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1-800-547-0712, or e-mail them at DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com to locate a service center. Owners may also contact the Newmar service department at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 208.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 16V 208. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Jun 2016.

8. 16V041000Received 27 Jan 2016. 283 units.

   Equipment / Other / Labels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ventana, and Dutch Star vehicles manufactured March 19, 2015, to January 21, 2016 on Freightliner chassis. The affected vehicles have an "Incomplete Vehicle Label" that incorrectly lists the maximum front tire inflation level to be 130 pounds per square inch (psi), when the correct level is 120 psi.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the tire is overinflated due to the incorrect label, the tire may unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner will provide a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on February 29, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Feb 2016.

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15. 20207
16. 202112
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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2016 Newmar Ventana?

43,792 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Newmar Ventana have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 49 recall campaigns for the Newmar Ventana, model years 2006 to 2022. 8 of them name the 2016 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2016 Newmar Ventana open?

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