2012 NEWMAR VENTANA
5 recalls, 0 complaints - 6 TSBs
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
16V008000 Jan 13, 2016
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 Bay Star, Dutch Star, and Ventana, 2012-2014 Bay Star Sport and Ventana VL, 2008-2015 Canyon Star, 2009-2010 Dutch Aire and 2008 Kountry Star motorhomes manufactured May 29, 2007, to January 14, 2015, and equipped with certain Coa... Read more
Consequence
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791 or Lippert Customer service at 574-537-8900. Newmar's number for this re... Read more
15V808000 Dec 1, 2015
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect 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 ma... Read more
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.
Remedy
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.
14V602000 Sep 29, 2014
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Bay Star, Ventana VT/VL, Dutch Aire, Dutch Star, All-Star, Mountain Aire, and Essex motorhomes manufactured January 16, 2007, to May 24, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the circuit breaker for the refrigerator heated water line m... Read more
Consequence
A circuit breaker that is incorrectly rated for the amperage need increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorhome and verify that the circuit breaker rating is correct for the amperage draw, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2014. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
12V578000 Dec 11, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 Ventana Class A, Dutch Star Class A, and Mountain Aire Class A model motor homes manufactured from January 25, 2010, through September 19, 2012, built on Freightliner brand XB and XC custom chassis. The chassis are equipp... Read more
Consequence
Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Daimler Trucks (DTNA) will notify owners on behalf of Newmar, and Freightliner dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall is expected to begin January 28, 2013. Owners should contact DTNA Warranty Campaigns... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 NEWMAR VENTANA
6 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 351150 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 1 |
| 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
15V808
Aug 25, 2017
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on NHTSA Recall: Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. Issue: Certain motorhomes may have a defective refriger
TSB 446
Feb 18, 2016
160000 STRUCTURE
NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN SPECIFIC MOTOR HOMES. NHTSA#: 16V 008 TC#: 2016-018 NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS BEEN ADVISED BY LIPPERT COMPONENTS THAT ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES USING LCI COAC
TSB 441
Jan 5, 2016
160000 STRUCTURE
NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN SPECIFIC MOTOR HOMES. CERTAIN MOTORHOMES MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE REFRIGERATOR TRAVEL LATCH THAT MAY ACTIVATE WITHOUT THE USER?S KNOWLEDGE WHEN THE DOORS
TSB 412
Nov 4, 2014
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ON CERTAIN NEWMAR MOTORHOMES, THE REFRIGERATOR HEATED WATER LINE CIRCUIT BREAKER MAY HAVE THE WRONG SIZE AMPERAGE RATING AND THE 12 VOLT THERMOSTAT AND 12 VOLT HEATED WATER LINE COULD ALSO BE WIRED INCORRECTLY, CAUSING IT TO HAVE THE INCORR
TSB 412
Nov 4, 2014
351150 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
ON CERTAIN NEWMAR MOTORHOMES, THE REFRIGERATOR HEATED WATER LINE CIRCUIT BREAKER MAY HAVE THE WRONG SIZE AMPERAGE RATING AND THE 12 VOLT THERMOSTAT AND 12 VOLT HEATED WATER LINE COULD ALSO BE WIRED INCORRECTLY, CAUSING IT TO HAVE THE INCORR
TSB 412
Nov 4, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
ON CERTAIN NEWMAR MOTORHOMES, THE REFRIGERATOR HEATED WATER LINE CIRCUIT BREAKER MAY HAVE THE WRONG SIZE AMPERAGE RATING AND THE 12 VOLT THERMOSTAT AND 12 VOLT HEATED WATER LINE COULD ALSO BE WIRED INCORRECTLY, CAUSING IT TO HAVE THE INCORR
NEWMAR VENTANA - All Years Overview
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Total Recalls
22
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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