2015 NEWMAR VENTANA Recalls (11)

Campaign:
15V803000 on 11/29/2015
Component:
Electrical system:wiring
Manufactured:
05/30/2013 - 01/20/2015
Affected:
1,085
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 ventana and dutch star motorhomes and model year 2014 mountain aire and essex motorhomes manufactured may 31, 2015, to january 21, 2015. the affected vehicles have cargo door lock actuators that may overheat and melt the actuator housing.
Consequence:
A door lock actuator that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new low voltage disconnect module and wire harness for the door lock actuator, free of charge. the recall began on january 4, 2016. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Notes:
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.
Campaign:
15V803000 on 11/29/2015
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages
Manufactured:
05/30/2013 - 01/20/2015
Affected:
1,085
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 ventana and dutch star motorhomes and model year 2014 mountain aire and essex motorhomes manufactured may 31, 2015, to january 21, 2015. the affected vehicles have cargo door lock actuators that may overheat and melt the actuator housing.
Consequence:
A door lock actuator that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new low voltage disconnect module and wire harness for the door lock actuator, free of charge. the recall began on january 4, 2016. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Notes:
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.
Campaign:
15V808000 on 11/30/2015
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured:
04/04/2007 - 03/04/2015
Affected:
979
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 king aire, 2009-2014 essex, 2011-2015 mountain aire, ventana, and dutch star, 2012-2014 ventana le, 2012-2015 canyon star, and 2015 london aire motorhomes. the affected vehicles are equipped with refrigerator door latches that may inadvertently lock without the operator's knowledge.
Consequence:
If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of injury.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new replacement door latch that will not automatically latch, free of charge. the recall began on january 24, 2016. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Notes:
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.
Campaign:
15V808000 on 11/30/2015
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle
Manufactured:
04/04/2007 - 03/04/2015
Affected:
979
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 king aire, 2009-2014 essex, 2011-2015 mountain aire, ventana, and dutch star, 2012-2014 ventana le, 2012-2015 canyon star, and 2015 london aire motorhomes. the affected vehicles are equipped with refrigerator door latches that may inadvertently lock without the operator's knowledge.
Consequence:
If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of injury.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new replacement door latch that will not automatically latch, free of charge. the recall began on january 24, 2016. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Notes:
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.
Campaign:
16V055000 on 02/01/2016
Component:
Tires
Manufactured:
01/15/2015 - 01/12/2016
Affected:
165
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
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.
Campaign:
16V055000 on 02/01/2016
Component:
Wheels:rim
Manufactured:
01/15/2015 - 01/12/2016
Affected:
165
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
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.
Campaign:
16V270000 on 05/03/2016
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
03/26/2015 - 02/07/2016
Affected:
59
Defect:
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:
If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
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.
Campaign:
16V270000 on 05/03/2016
Component:
Suspension:front:stabilizer bar
Manufactured:
03/26/2015 - 02/07/2016
Affected:
59
Defect:
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:
If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
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.
Campaign:
17V420000 on 07/04/2017
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle
Manufactured:
02/11/2013 - 05/15/2017
Affected:
1,289
Defect:
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:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
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.
Campaign:
17V809000 on 12/19/2017
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
07/23/1997 - 11/02/2017
Affected:
34,699
Defect:
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 event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
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.
Campaign:
18V198000 on 03/28/2018
Component:
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Manufactured:
06/13/2010 - 05/09/2016
Affected:
2,139
Defect:
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:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
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.

2015 NEWMAR VENTANA TSBs (15)

Bulletin:
PIB 37
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Product information: explanation for slideout roller pads. these slideout roller pads are meant to help protect floors from slideout roller marks during transit. no
Bulletin:
TSB 466
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Newmar corporation has discovered that the slideout motor mounting bolts on certain motor homes may have been under-torqued. issue: loose mounting bolts may cause noise, and may result in damage to the slideout motor housing.
Bulletin:
TSB 452
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on freightliner chassis. this recall is the result of information provided to newmar by daimler trucks north america. nhtsa#16
Bulletin:
TSB 428R
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
This tsb is created to notify dealers of a change itc made to the lead solder in the recessed lighting to make it more environmentally-friendly. this change caused an issue in itc's led recessed lights with a manufactured date codes in the
Bulletin:
TSB 447
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. nhtsa#: 15v 803 tc#: 2015- 562 on certain motorhomes, the cargo door lock actuator on the baggage doors could overheat due to a f
Bulletin:
TSB 441
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. certain motorhomes may have a defective refrigerator travel latch that may activate without the user's knowledge when the doors
Bulletin:
TSB 425
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Non tag axle units may have improper ride height adjustment. inspect and adjust as needed. ride height adjusted at proper height will improve ride comfort.
Bulletin:
TSB 422
Component:
212000 trailer hardware: storage casters
Summary:
Certain 2015 units, models have been built using the 5/8' crimp rings on the (2) heated water lines. the clamps used on the (2) heated water lines do not crimp lines on fittings adequately. this may result in the line separating, causing a
Bulletin:
PIB 433
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This pib has been created to inform newmar dealers that power lock actuators for baggage doors (part # 66214 and part # 123822) are now obsolete. the new part (# 024193) is a replacement for both of the obsolete parts and will mount the sam
Bulletin:
RSB483
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. on certain motorhomes, the driver and passenger power night shades may be operated using the remote when the ignition is in the
Bulletin:
15V808
Component:
351000 equipment:recreational vehicle
Summary:
Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on nhtsa recall: newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. issue: certain motorhomes may have a defective refriger
Bulletin:
15V803
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on nhtsa recall: newmar corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. nhtsa# 15v 803, tc# 2015- 562 issue: on certain m
Bulletin:
TSB 479
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Newmar corporation has decided that certain coaches built on a freightliner chassis and equipped with equalizer leveling jacks may have air bags that do not inflate correctly during jack retraction, which could cause air depletion from the
Bulletin:
TSB 493
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Daimler trucks north america has issued field service campaign sf543a. in response, newmar is publishing tsb 493. issue: on specific vehicles equipped with stoneridge light bar control units (lbcu), the instrument panel odometer value may
Bulletin:
PIB 495
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Daimler trucks north america llc, on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary, freightliner custom chassis corporation, has issued field service campaign sf546ab. in response, newmar is publishing pib 495. issue: on certain coaches, a check v

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