23 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
Posted on: 2020-09-29
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2021 essex, dutch star, mountain aire, and london aire motorhomes. The front leveling jacks may not be fastened correctly to the chassis, possibly causing the jacks to fail to support the weight of the motorhome.
Consequence
If the front jacks fail, an unexpected drop can occur, increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the leveling jacks as necessary, free of charge. The recall began november 9, 2020. 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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Posted on: 2021-09-09
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 london aire, dutch star, essex, king aire, mountain aire, 2020-2021 ventana, and 2021 new aire recreational vehicles. The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion.
Consequence
A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the ductwork, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on november 8, 2021. Owners may contact newmar's 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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Posted on: 2021-03-18
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2021 dutch star, new aire, and ventana motorhomes. The adjustable brake pedal assembly may be missing a return spring. This may cause the brake lights to stay illuminated after the brake pedal is released. Also, in certain towed vehicles, the brakes may stay engaged after the brake pedal is released.
Consequence
Malfunctioning brake lights can fail to alert other motorists of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, brakes remaining unintentionally engaged on a towed vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly, and install a return spring if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 16, 2021. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21v 108.
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 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Posted on: 2021-03-18
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2021 dutch star, new aire, and ventana motorhomes. The adjustable brake pedal assembly may be missing a return spring. This may cause the brake lights to stay illuminated after the brake pedal is released. Also, in certain towed vehicles, the brakes may stay engaged after the brake pedal is released.
Consequence
Malfunctioning brake lights can fail to alert other motorists of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, brakes remaining unintentionally engaged on a towed vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly, and install a return spring if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 16, 2021. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21v 108.
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 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-07-02
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019 mountain aire, 2020-2021 new aire, 2020-2022 super star, 2018-2021 ventana, and dutch star vehicles equipped with certain cummins diesel engines. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Cummins service centers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on august 24, 2021. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is cummins 21e-32.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #6 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-07-02
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019 mountain aire, 2020-2021 new aire, 2020-2022 super star, 2018-2021 ventana, and dutch star vehicles equipped with certain cummins diesel engines. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Cummins service centers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on august 24, 2021. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is cummins 21e-32.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #7 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Posted on: 2021-02-18
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2021 kountry star and 2017-2021 dutch star motorhomes. The brake light switch may chafe against the windshield wiper mechanism, which could damage the brake light switch or it's wiring, and cause the brake lights to not illuminate.
Consequence
If the brake lights do not illuminate, other motorists will be unaware of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on april 12, 2021. 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 #8 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2021-08-17
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 dutch star, new aire, and ventana vehicles equipped with cummins l9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on october 16, 2021. Owners may contact newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or cummins' customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Newmar's number for this recall is dtna #21v556/fl-897.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #9 - SUSPENSION:FRONT
Posted on: 2021-02-18
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2022 dutch star, king aire, essex, london aire, and mountain aire motorhomes. The steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering.
Consequence
Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
On behalf of newmar, shyft group inc. Will coordinate the recall repair and notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. The recall is expected to began april 19, 2021. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21v 041.
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:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2021-02-18
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2022 dutch star, king aire, essex, london aire, and mountain aire motorhomes. The steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering.
Consequence
Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
On behalf of newmar, shyft group inc. Will coordinate the recall repair and notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. The recall is expected to began april 19, 2021. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21v 041.
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:COLUMN
Posted on: 2021-04-14
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2021 london aire, dutch star, new aire, ventana, and mountain aire vehicles. The steering output shaft may be too short and could disengage from the steering input shaft.
Consequence
Disengagement of the steering output shaft may result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began on may 19, 2021. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 and shyft group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Newmar's number for this recall is 21v-214.
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 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-20
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2022 dutch star, 2017-2019 mountain aire, 2019-2021 ventana and 2021 new aire motorhomes. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed to owners on july 16, 2021. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8000. Newmar's number for this recall is cummins 21e-032.
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 #13 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2021-08-04
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 dutch star, new aire, and ventana motorhomes equipped with cummins l9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on october 3, 2021. Owners may contact newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is cummins 21e-063.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #14 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2021-07-28
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 bay star, ventana, new aire, 2019-2020 canyon star, bay star sport, essex, king aire, london aire, mountain aire, 2018-2021 dutch star, 2020 kountry star, and 2019 ventana le recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 25, 2021. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21e 047.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #15 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Posted on: 2021-07-28
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 bay star, ventana, new aire, 2019-2020 canyon star, bay star sport, essex, king aire, london aire, mountain aire, 2018-2021 dutch star, 2020 kountry star, and 2019 ventana le recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 25, 2021. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21e 047.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #16 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-20
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2022 dutch star, 2017-2019 mountain aire, 2019-2021 ventana and 2021 new aire motorhomes. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed to owners on july 16, 2021. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8000. Newmar's number for this recall is cummins 21e-032.
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 #17 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2021-08-04
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 dutch star, new aire, and ventana motorhomes equipped with cummins l9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on september 16, 2021. Owners may contact newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is cummins 21e-063.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #18 - STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2022-03-18
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 new aire and dutch star motorhomes. The upper bolt connecting the steering column may not have been properly tightened, causing the nut to loosen off the bolt, potentially resulting in loss of steering control.
Consequence
Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and tighten the upper and lower bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on may 16, 2022. Owners may contact newmar's 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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #19 - SEATS
Posted on: 2022-04-11
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 bay star, bay star sport, ventana, dutch star, new aire, canyon star, 2019 ventana le, 2020-2022 kountry star, 2019-2020 mountain aire, london aire, essex, and 2021 super star vehicles. The wiring under the seats may be incorrectly secured, which can lead to a pinched wire in the seat adjustment mechanism and cause an electrical short circuit.
Consequence
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and secure the wiring, adding circuit breaker and fuse protection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on june 10, 2022. Owners may contact newmar's 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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #20 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2021-07-28
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 bay star, ventana, new aire, 2019-2020 canyon star, bay star sport, essex, king aire, london aire, mountain aire, 2018-2021 dutch star, 2020 kountry star, and 2019 ventana le recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on september 10, 2021. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21e 047.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #21 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Posted on: 2021-07-28
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 bay star, ventana, new aire, 2019-2020 canyon star, bay star sport, essex, king aire, london aire, mountain aire, 2018-2021 dutch star, 2020 kountry star, and 2019 ventana le recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on september 10, 2021. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21e 047.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #22 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2021-07-28
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 bay star, ventana, new aire, 2019-2020 canyon star, bay star sport, essex, king aire, london aire, mountain aire, 2018-2021 dutch star, 2020 kountry star, and 2019 ventana le recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on september 10, 2021. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21e 047.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #23 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Posted on: 2021-07-28
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 bay star, ventana, new aire, 2019-2020 canyon star, bay star sport, essex, king aire, london aire, mountain aire, 2018-2021 dutch star, 2020 kountry star, and 2019 ventana le recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on september 10, 2021. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21e 047.
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.nhtsa.gov.