2016 NEWMAR VENTANA Recalls (10)

Campaign:
16V041000 on 01/26/2016
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
03/18/2015 - 01/20/2016
Affected:
283
Defect:
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:
If the tire is overinflated due to the incorrect label, the tire may unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
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:
16V826000 on 11/14/2016
Component:
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Manufactured:
01/21/2016 - 11/06/2016
Affected:
370
Defect:
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:
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
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.
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:
17V830000 on 12/25/2017
Component:
Electrical system:wiring
Manufactured:
02/21/2016 - 10/08/2017
Affected:
2,915
Defect:
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:
The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
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.
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:
17V830000 on 12/25/2017
Component:
Electrical system:wiring
Manufactured:
02/21/2016 - 10/08/2017
Affected:
2,915
Defect:
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:
The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
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.
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.
Campaign:
18V245000 on 04/19/2018
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Manufactured:
03/20/2012 - 08/19/2016
Affected:
2,038
Defect:
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:
Without the low beams also illuminated when the high beams are on, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
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.

2016 NEWMAR VENTANA TSBs (18)

Bulletin:
PIB 458
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
2016 coaches within the models listed may exemplify a tag axle out of alignment. this may cause premature tag axle tire wear. this communication includes list of coaches possibly affected, instructions to verify if alignment is needed and
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 449A
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Newmar corporation has decided a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. in response to notification from freightliner custom chassis corporation, an incorrect front tire inflation level is shown on their pro
Bulletin:
TSB 443
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Flexsteel has informed newmar corporation that a kit needs to be installed on bi-fold pull out sofa sleepers (sscs) to prevent retention cables from getting pinched in the hinge. if a cable gets pinched in the hinge, damage may occur to the
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:
RSB 467
Component:
018000 steering: adaptive steering
Summary:
Daimler trucks north america has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on freightliner chassis (nhtsa #: 16v809). in response, newmar has filed recall nhtsa #: 16v826 and tc #: 2016-559.
Bulletin:
RSB 468
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. nhtsa# 16v 773 tc# 2016-523 issue: on certain motorhomes, the wardrobe slide out motor may have been installed without a brake. i
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:
RSB485
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Freightliner custom chassis corporation, has initiated field service campaign sf536a to modify specific freightliner custom chassis x-line motorhome and shuttle bus chassis equipped with multiplex wiper controls, manufactured march 21, 2016
Bulletin:
RSB486
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Newmar and mcd shade have determined that certain 2016 and 2017 dutch star coaches (all floorplans with remote-controlled power shades) and 2016 and 2017 ventana coaches (4311 floorplan only) may experience remote-controlled power shade fai
Bulletin:
16V041
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on nhtsa recall:newmar corporation has decided a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. in response to notification from freightliner custom chassis co
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
Bulletin:
RSB 506
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. issue: on certain motorhomes, there may be a loose electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ats) that was not prope
Bulletin:
TSB 486 Amended
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Newmar and mcd shade have determined that certain 2016 and 2017 dutch star coaches (all floorplans with remote-controlled power shades) and 2016 and 2017 ventana coaches (4311 floorplan only) may experience remote-controlled power shade fai
Bulletin:
PIB 529
Component:
170000 latches/locks/linkages
Summary:
This bulletin was created to inform dealers and techs that an updated linkage is available that provides a remedy for binding linkages to the power actuator. this issue often creates difficulty when locking or unlocking the compartment door

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