2016 NEWMAR VENTANA LE
6 recalls — 1 complaints — 24 TSBs
20V421000 Jul 21, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect 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 Distributi... Read more
Consequence
Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
19V426000 Jun 7, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect 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 manufactu... Read more
Consequence
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
17V830000 Dec 19, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect 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)... Read more
Consequence
The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
17V809000 Dec 15, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect 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 c... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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 i... Read more
16V270000 May 4, 2016
STEERING
Defect 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 loose... Read more
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.
Remedy
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.... Read more
16V055000 Feb 2, 2016
TIRES
Defect 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 low... Read more
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.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 13, 2016
Incident date: Oct 3, 2016
I HAD BEEN DRIVING THE MOTORHOME FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS, SINCE I STARTED TRAVELING THAT DAY. I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH STRAIGHT DOWN THE HIGHWAY, WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE ENGINE TURNED OFF ON ITS OWN, THEN IN ABOUT 1 TO 2 SECONDS THE DASH SYSTEM ICON LIGHTS CAME BACK ON AS IF THE ENGINE ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 NEWMAR VENTANA LE
24 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL | 2 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
TSB466Amended
Jan 3, 2022
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Check for proper torque of all mounting bolts on all electric slideout motors. If any bolt is under- torqued, remove the bolt, and add blue LOCTITEA? thread sealant to the bolt threads. If there is no washer on the nut side of the bolt, add
TSB472Amended
Jan 3, 2022
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Check for proper torque of all mounting bolts on all electric slideout motors. If any bolt is under- torqued, remove the bolt, and add blue LOCTITEA? thread sealant to the bolt threads. If there is no washer on the nut side of the bolt, add
20V 421
Aug 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Daimler Trucks North America LLC, has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis NHTSA # 20V 404. In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing NHTSA Recall # 20V 421
20V 421
Aug 30, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Daimler Trucks North America LLC, has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis NHTSA # 20V 404. In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing NHTSA Recall # 20V 421
19V 426
Jul 17, 2019
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis (NHTSA # 18V 582 ). In response, Newmar is releasing NHTSA # 19V 426.
19V 426
Jul 17, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Daimler Trucks North America LLC has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis (NHTSA # 18V 582 ). In response, Newmar is releasing NHTSA # 19V 426.
19V 426
Jul 17, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Daimler Trucks North America LLC has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis (NHTSA # 18V 582 ). In response, Newmar is releasing NHTSA # 19V 426.
RSB 506
Jan 18, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
TSB 493
Sep 21, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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
TSB 493
Sep 21, 2017
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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
TSB 493
Sep 21, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
TSB 479
Sep 14, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Newmar Corporation has decided that certain coaches built on a Freightliner chassis and equipped with Equalizer leveling jacks may have air bags that do not inflate correctly during jack retraction, which could cause air depletion from the
TSB 479
Sep 14, 2017
140000 AIR BAGS
Newmar Corporation has decided that certain coaches built on a Freightliner chassis and equipped with Equalizer leveling jacks may have air bags that do not inflate correctly during jack retraction, which could cause air depletion from the
TSB 479
Sep 14, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Newmar Corporation has decided that certain coaches built on a Freightliner chassis and equipped with Equalizer leveling jacks may have air bags that do not inflate correctly during jack retraction, which could cause air depletion from the
16V055
Aug 16, 2017
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on NHTSA Recall: Newmar Corporation has decided a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. On certain motorhomes built on Freightliner Chassis, the fron
16V055
Aug 16, 2017
200000 WHEELS
Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on NHTSA Recall: Newmar Corporation has decided a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. On certain motorhomes built on Freightliner Chassis, the fron
RSB485
Jul 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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
RSB485
Jul 20, 2017
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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
TSB 466
Oct 14, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SLIDEOUT MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES MAY HAVE BEEN UNDER-TORQUED. ISSUE: LOOSE MOUNTING BOLTS MAY CAUSE NOISE, AND MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE SLIDEOUT MOTOR HOUSING.
TSB 452
Jun 16, 2016
100000 POWER TRAIN
NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN SPECIFIC MOTORHOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THIS RECALL IS THE RESULT OF INFORMATION PROVIDED TO NEWMAR BY DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. NHTSA#16
TSB 452
Jun 16, 2016
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN SPECIFIC MOTORHOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THIS RECALL IS THE RESULT OF INFORMATION PROVIDED TO NEWMAR BY DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. NHTSA#16
TSB 450A
Mar 24, 2016
190000 TIRES
NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DECIDED A DEFECT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN SPECIFIC MOTOR HOMES. ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS, THE FRONT RIMS MAXIMUM RATING IS 120 PSI, WHICH IS LOWER THAN THE MICHELIN TIRES?
TSB 443
Mar 10, 2016
160000 STRUCTURE
FLEXSTEEL HAS INFORMED NEWMAR CORPORATION THAT A KIT NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED ON BI-FOLD PULL OUT SOFA SLEEPERS (SSCS) TO PREVENT RETENTION CABLES FROM GETTING PINCHED IN THE HINGE. IF A CABLE GETS PINCHED IN THE HINGE, DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO THE
TSB 428R
Jan 19, 2016
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THIS TSB IS CREATED TO NOTIFY DEALERS OF A CHANGE ITC MADE TO THE LEAD SOLDER IN THE RECESSED LIGHTING TO MAKE IT MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY. THIS CHANGE CAUSED AN ISSUE IN ITC?S LED RECESSED LIGHTS WITH A MANUFACTURED DATE CODES IN THE
NEWMAR VENTANA LE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NEWMAR VENTANA LE across all model years (2012–2019).
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Total Recalls
1
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths