12 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 2015-12-01
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2015-12-01
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2015-11-30
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #4 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Posted on: 2015-11-30
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #5 - STEERING
Posted on: 2016-05-04
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #6 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
Posted on: 2016-05-04
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #7 - TIRES
Posted on: 2016-02-02
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #8 - WHEELS:RIM
Posted on: 2016-02-02
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #9 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2017-12-20
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #10 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Posted on: 2018-03-29
Description
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.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 25, 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.
DEFECT #11 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Posted on: 2018-03-29
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #12 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Posted on: 2018-03-29
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.