2008 NEWMAR VENTANA DP
4 recalls — 0 complaints — 6 TSBs
11V235000 Apr 12, 2011
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200 SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A PO... Read more
Consequence
THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Remedy
NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTA... Read more
09V260000 Jul 6, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
NEWMAR IS RECALLING 328 MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 16, 2007 AND APRIL 22, 2009. AN INADVERTENT DEVIATION IN GROUND CABLE SIZING OCCURRED RESULTING IN WIRE GAUGE UNDERSIZING.
Consequence
UNDERSIZED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS MAY RESULT IN CONDUCTOR FAILURE, CREATING A SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
NEWMAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.
08V443000 Aug 29, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Defect Description
NEWMAR IS RECALLING 148 MY 2008-2009 VENTANA DP MOTOR HOMES. AFTER SOME PERIOD OF USE AND DUE TO THE UNSHIELDED PROXIMITY OF THE PRIMARY ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM, THERMAL BREAKDOWN OF THE POLYETHYLENE MOISTURE BARRIER MAY OCCUR AND COULD RESULT IN AUTO-IGNITION AND COMBUSTION.
Consequence
THE LOCATION OF THE MOISTURE BARRIER (ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE MAIN FLOOR ABOVE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT), IN RELATION TO THE UNSHIELDED PRIMARY ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM, MAY PRESENT A FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD THE OMITTED HEAT SHIELD. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.
08V078000 Feb 22, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
NEWMAR IS RECALLING 109 MY 2008-2009 BAY STAR, CANYON STAR KOUNTRY AIRE, TORREY PINE, VENTANA DIESEL PUSHER, ALL STAR DIESEL PUSHER, KOUNTRY STAR DIESEL PUSHER, AND DUTCH STAR DIESEL PUSHER CLASS A MOTOR HOMES AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD SEALED BURNER RANGES. THE RANGE AND ... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
Remedy
NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD TO HAVE THE TUBES REPLACED ON THESE RANGES (PLEASE SEE 07E030). OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATWOOD AT 1-800-348-7418 OR NEWMAR AT 574-773-7791.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 NEWMAR VENTANA DP
6 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1 |
| 150000 SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
TSB-377
Sep 30, 2010
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NEWMAR: WARRANTY CLAIM MAY BE DENIED BY EVANS TEMPCON, IF WARRANTY PARTS NOT REPLACED WITH ORIGINAL OEM PART. *PE
TSB-374
Sep 24, 2010
350000 EQUIPMENT
NEWMAR: LIMITED QUANTITY OF UNITS WITH DOMETIC AWNINGS 198 OR OVER THAT WERE INSTALLED WITH 1 ANTI BILLOW STUD. DUE TO POTENTIAL RISK OF DAMAGE WHILE IN TRANSIT, AN UPGRADE KIT IS REQUESTED TO BE INSTALLED. *PE
TSB-374
Sep 24, 2010
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
NEWMAR: LIMITED QUANTITY OF UNITS WITH DOMETIC AWNINGS 198 OR OVER THAT WERE INSTALLED WITH 1 ANTI BILLOW STUD. DUE TO POTENTIAL RISK OF DAMAGE WHILE IN TRANSIT, AN UPGRADE KIT IS REQUESTED TO BE INSTALLED. *PE
TSB-375
Sep 10, 2010
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
NEWMAR: DUE TO POTENTIAL POOR COOLING PERFORMANCE ON SOME NORCOLD 2117 REFRIGERATORS WITH SERIAL #11323165 AND EARLIER, AN UPGRADE KIT IS AVAILABLE TO BE INSTALLED. *PE
TSB-372
Apr 30, 2010
150000 SEAT BELTS
NEWMAR CORP.: FAILED AMSAFE SEAT BELTS BEING RETURNED TO NEWMAR FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE. PLEASE NOTE THAT WHEN CHANGING OUT WARRANTY AMSAFE SEAT BELTS, BOTH HARNESS STRAP WITH CLIP AND BUCKLE PORTION WILL NEED TO BE RETURNED. ALL MOTORIZED
342
May 28, 2008
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NEWMAR - ALL DOMESTIC UNITS RETAILED AFTER 6/2/08 - FMVSS 120 NOW REQUIRES ALL RV'S HAVE THEIR WEIGHT LABELS MODIFIED IF MORE THAN 100 LBS HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE UNIT BETWEEN THE TIME OF MANUFACTURE AND THE TIME OF FIRST RETAIL DELIVERY.
NEWMAR VENTANA DP — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NEWMAR VENTANA DP across all model years (2006–2011).
18
Total Recalls
2
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths