2018 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE Recalls (12)

Campaign:
17V195000 on 03/22/2017
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm
Manufactured:
04/28/2011 - 03/12/2017
Affected:
595
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 dutch star, 2016-2018 mountain aire and london aire, and 2012-2018 essex and king aire motorhomes built on a spartan motors chassis. the ball joints on the independent front suspension (ifs) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
Consequence:
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, reinstall and torqued the ball joints, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on may 3, 2017. owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-4277 to locate a qualified service center or contact newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. newmar's number for this recall is 17004.
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:
18V236000 on 04/15/2018
Component:
Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Manufactured:
06/01/2017 - 10/11/2017
Affected:
653
Defect:
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:
Overheating of the electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
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.
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:
18V307000 on 05/13/2018
Component:
Fuel system, diesel
Manufactured:
03/16/2015 - 04/04/2018
Affected:
96
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2018 newmar mountain aire motorhomes. the diesel exhaust fluid (def) tank bracket may contact the tag axle tire, possibly causing tire damage.
Consequence:
If the bracket damages the tire, it can cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and spartan motors dealers will move the def bracket away from the tire, free of charge. the recall began on june 21, 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:
18V307000 on 05/13/2018
Component:
Tires
Manufactured:
03/16/2015 - 04/04/2018
Affected:
96
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2018 newmar mountain aire motorhomes. the diesel exhaust fluid (def) tank bracket may contact the tag axle tire, possibly causing tire damage.
Consequence:
If the bracket damages the tire, it can cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and spartan motors dealers will move the def bracket away from the tire, free of charge. the recall began on june 21, 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:
18V387000 on 06/12/2018
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Manufactured:
01/28/2018 - 05/30/2018
Affected:
77
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 newmar mountain aire, london aire, essex, and king aire motorhomes. these vehicles are equipped with windshield wipers that may have an incorrect bend, possibly preventing the wiper arms from properly contacting the windshield. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems."
Consequence:
If the windshield wipers do not properly contact the windshield, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper arms, free of charge. the recall began on august 3, 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:
18V438000 on 07/01/2018
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
01/07/2018 - 05/31/2018
Affected:
930
Defect:
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:
If the slide-out room moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Correction:
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.
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:
18V438000 on 07/01/2018
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle
Manufactured:
01/07/2018 - 05/31/2018
Affected:
930
Defect:
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:
If the slide-out room moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Correction:
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.
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:
18V505000 on 08/06/2018
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Manufactured:
03/09/2017 - 01/30/2018
Affected:
119
Defect:
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:
If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
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:
18V518000 on 08/09/2018
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle
Manufactured:
01/09/2018 - 04/05/2018
Affected:
239
Defect:
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:
If the door opens during transit, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Correction:
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.
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.

2018 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE TSBs (17)

Bulletin:
RSB 477
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Spartan motors usa, inc. has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes built on spartan chassis. in response, newmar corporation is publishing the following recall: nhtsa #17v 195 tc #2017-162. is
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:
RSB487
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Riverpark, inc. has recently discovered an issue with some of their sd cards that may make the dash radio freeze, run slow, and/or reboot. after testing, riverpark believes that some of the kingston sd cards were defective from the factory.
Bulletin:
TSB 491
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Silverleaf has determined that, in some cases, the tm102 coach management module (between version 3.38 and 3.42) may not communicate with the engine computer using the 500k baud rate. in response, newmar has issued tsb 491. issue: during
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 494
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
If the coach's hwh leveling system has intermittent issues when operating, check for corrosion or loose mounting bolts. torque the mounting bolts (if needed) to 30 ft. pounds. a ground cable may also be installed to improve the overall grou
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 514
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
On 2017 and 2018 ventana and dutch star coaches with the 4310 floorplan and 2017 mountain aire and london aire coaches with the 4525 floorplan equipped with a 85,000 btu oasis nes hydronic heating system, the hydronic heating system fuse an
Bulletin:
PIB 511
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Certain dash xite radio usb inputs may have been spliced without the shield of the cable properly attached. if affected, the usb ports may not be active as the usb input to the xite infotainment center. the affected usb input is normally lo
Bulletin:
RSB 519
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. recall nhtsa 18v 236, tc 2018-182. on certain motorhomes, there may be loose electrical connections in the breaker box that were n
Bulletin:
TSB 525
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Newmar has determined that the bose 300 sound bar may come loose from the mounting brackets.
Bulletin:
RSB 522
Component:
130000 visibility
Summary:
Newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. nhtsa 18v 387 tc 2018-303 issue: on certain motorhomes, the windshield wiper arms may have been manufactured incorrectly. this ma
Bulletin:
RSB 526
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. nhtsa # 18v 438, tc# 2018-349 issue: after the battery disconnect is turned on, the slideout controller may cause the slideouts t
Bulletin:
RSB 530
Component:
045000 service brakes, air:disc
Summary:
Daimler trucks north america, llc has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on freightliner chassis (nhtsa 18v 353). in response, newmar corporation is releasing recall nhtsa 18v 505 and
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
Bulletin:
PIB 527
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
If a customer complains about their satellite, this product improvement bulletin may be helpful. this will only apply to coaches equipped with an hdmi/ cat6 splitter and the customer has installed a geni-type satellite receiver. in this sce
Bulletin:
RSB 528
Component:
170000 latches/locks/linkages
Summary:
Newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. nhtsa 18v 518, tc# 2018-413. issue: on certain motorhomes, the latch on the entry door may not engage properly. this may allow the

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