19 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Posted on: 2017-03-23
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Posted on: 2018-01-22
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2018 essex motorhomes built on a freightliner chassis. The low beam headlights do not also illuminate as intended when the high beam headlights are activated, reducing the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
If the driver has reduced visibility, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and daimler trucks north america authorized service facilities will reprogram the freightliner chassis module, free of charge. The recall began on february 9, 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.
DEFECT #3 - 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 #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2017-12-26
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #5 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Posted on: 2018-03-06
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2018 essex motorhomes. The taillights on these vehicles may loosen and detach from the vehicle while driving.
Consequence
If the taillights detach, the driver will not be able to communicate his driving intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will secure the taillights with new hardware, free of charge. The recall began on march 23, 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.
DEFECT #6 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Posted on: 2018-03-06
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2018 essex motorhomes. The taillights on these vehicles may loosen and detach from the vehicle while driving.
Consequence
If the taillights detach, the driver will not be able to communicate his driving intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will secure the taillights with new hardware, free of charge. The recall began on march 23, 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.
DEFECT #7 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2018-04-16
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #8 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Posted on: 2018-08-07
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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 is expected to begin october 1, 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.
DEFECT #9 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Posted on: 2018-03-06
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2018 essex motorhomes. The taillights on these vehicles may loosen and detach from the vehicle while driving.
Consequence
If the taillights detach, the driver will not be able to communicate his driving intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will secure the taillights with new hardware, free of charge. The recall began on march 23, 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.
DEFECT #10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2018-04-16
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #11 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Posted on: 2018-08-07
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #12 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Posted on: 2018-12-10
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 newmar essex, ventana le, ventana, london aire, and mountain aire vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened.
Consequence
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar has notified owners, and daimler trucks north america dealers will inspect and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began january 10, 2019. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18v-703.
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 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Posted on: 2019-08-20
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2020 mountain aire, essex, and king aire motorhomes. The bedroom fascia header may fall unexpectedly onto the bed.
Consequence
If the fascia header falls while there is an occupant in the bed, it can increase the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will add screws and brackets to properly secure the fascia header, free of charge. The recall began september 17, 2019. 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 #14 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2020-07-21
Description
Newmar corporaton (newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 ventana le, 2017-2020 ventana, london aire, essex and dutch star, 2017-2019 mountain aire, 2018-2020 new aire, and 2020 kountry star motorhomes that received the 'inspection-only' remedy from recall 19v-426. The rear mounted power distribution module (pdm) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Consequence
Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and daimler trucks north america dealers will replace the pdm, free of charge. This recall began september 11, 2020. Owners may contact newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 20v-404.
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 #15 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Posted on: 2020-07-21
Description
Newmar corporaton (newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 ventana le, 2017-2020 ventana, london aire, essex and dutch star, 2017-2019 mountain aire, 2018-2020 new aire, and 2020 kountry star motorhomes that received the 'inspection-only' remedy from recall 19v-426. The rear mounted power distribution module (pdm) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Consequence
Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and daimler trucks north america dealers will replace the pdm, free of charge. This recall began september 11, 2020. Owners may contact newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 20v-404.
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 #16 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Posted on: 2020-07-21
Description
Newmar corporaton (newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 ventana le, 2017-2020 ventana, london aire, essex and dutch star, 2017-2019 mountain aire, 2018-2020 new aire, and 2020 kountry star motorhomes that received the 'inspection-only' remedy from recall 19v-426. The rear mounted power distribution module (pdm) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Consequence
Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and daimler trucks north america dealers will replace the pdm, free of charge. This recall began september 11, 2020. Owners may contact newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 20v-404.
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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2019-06-11
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 ventana le and 2017-2019 dutch star, essex, london aire, mountain aire and ventana, and 2018-2019 new aire motorhomes built on a daimler trucks chassis. The rear mounted power distribution module (pdm) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Consequence
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and daimler trucks dealers will inspect and replace the rear pdm, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began july 18, 2019. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18v-852.
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 #18 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2019-06-11
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 ventana le and 2017-2019 dutch star, essex, london aire, mountain aire and ventana, and 2018-2019 new aire motorhomes built on a daimler trucks chassis. The rear mounted power distribution module (pdm) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Consequence
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and daimler trucks dealers will inspect and replace the rear pdm, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began july 18, 2019. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18v-852.
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 #19 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2020-08-27
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 essex and new aire, 2019 dutch star, london aire, mountain aire, and ventana motorhomes. The instrument panel brightness cannot be adjusted, possibly causing glare when driving at night. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 101, control and displays.
Consequence
Glare can reduce the driver's visibility of the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owner, and dealers will update the software and processor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began october 21, 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.