NEWMAR VENTANA LE 2016

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints
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Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

11 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Newmar Corporation
NHTSA Campaign: 20V421000 SAFETY RECALL
3.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 21, 2020
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local NEWMAR dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: NEWMAR
Mfg Campaign: 20V-404
Notice Date: Sep 11, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 21, 2020
Newmar Corporation
NHTSA Campaign: 19V426000 SAFETY RECALL
2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 7, 2019
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local NEWMAR dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: NEWMAR
Mfg Campaign: 18V-852
Notice Date: Jul 18, 2019
Recall Date: Jun 7, 2019
Newmar Corporation
NHTSA Campaign: 17V830000 SAFETY RECALL
2.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 19, 2017
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local NEWMAR dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: NEWMAR
Notice Date: Feb 5, 2018
Recall Date: Dec 19, 2017
Newmar Corporation
NHTSA Campaign: 17V809000 SAFETY RECALL
34.7K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 15, 2017
Safety Issue:

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

Potential Risk:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local NEWMAR dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: NEWMAR
Mfg Campaign: 17E-062
Notice Date: Feb 7, 2018
Recall Date: Dec 15, 2017
Newmar Corporation
NHTSA Campaign: 16V270000 SAFETY RECALL
59 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 4, 2016
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local NEWMAR dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: NEWMAR
Mfg Campaign: 16V 208
Notice Date: Jun 14, 2016
Recall Date: May 4, 2016
Newmar Corporation
NHTSA Campaign: 16V055000 SAFETY RECALL
165 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 2, 2016
Safety Issue:

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ventana, and 2015-2016 Ventana LE vehicles manufactured January 16, 2015, to January 13, 2016 built on Freightliner Chassis. The affected vehicles may have a front rim maximum pounds per square inch (psi) rating of 120psi which is lower than the Michelin tires maximum inflation rating of 130 psi.

Potential Risk:
If the tires are inflated to their maximum pressure, the rims may suddenly fail due to being over pressurized, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Newmar will notify owners, and at the owner's choice dealers will either install a new Federal Tag Label with the correct psi rating or install 130 psi rated front rims. The recall began on March 22, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local NEWMAR dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: NEWMAR
Notice Date: Mar 22, 2016
Recall Date: Feb 2, 2016

Consumer Complaints

1 Complaint
Newmar Corporation
Campaign: 10915918 Other
Oct 13, 2016
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

I HAD BEEN DRIVING THE MOTORHOME FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS, SINCE I STARTED TRAVELING THAT DAY. I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH STRAIGHT DOWN THE HIGHWAY, WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE ENGINE TURNED OFF ON ITS OWN, THEN IN ABOUT 1 TO 2 SECONDS THE DASH SYSTEM ICON LIGHTS CAME BACK ON AS IF THE ENGINE HAD JUST BEEN STARTED. THE DASH SYSTEM ICON LIGHTS THEN WENT OFF AND THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AGAIN.

Corrective Action:

I HAD BEEN DRIVING THE MOTORHOME FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS, SINCE I STARTED TRAVELING THAT DAY. I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH STRAIGHT DOWN THE HIGHWAY, WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE ENGINE TURNED OFF ON ITS OWN, THEN IN ABOUT 1 TO 2 SECONDS THE DASH SYSTEM ICON LIGHTS CAME BACK ON AS IF THE ENGINE HAD JUST BEEN STARTED. THE DASH SYSTEM ICON LIGHTS THEN WENT OFF AND THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AGAIN.

Additional Notes:

I HAD BEEN DRIVING THE MOTORHOME FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS, SINCE I STARTED TRAVELING THAT DAY. I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH STRAIGHT DOWN THE HIGHWAY, WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE ENGINE TURNED OFF ON ITS OWN, THEN IN ABOUT 1 TO 2 SECONDS THE DASH SYSTEM ICON LIGHTS CAME BACK ON AS IF THE ENGINE HAD JUST BEEN STARTED. THE DASH SYSTEM ICON LIGHTS THEN WENT OFF AND THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AGAIN.

Manufacturer: NEWMAR
Mfg Campaign: 10915918
Notice Date: Oct 13, 2016
Recall Date: Oct 13, 2016

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