2015 NEWMAR VENTANA
7 recalls, 0 complaints - 31 TSBs
18V198000 Mar 27, 2018
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Newmar Ventana, 2011-2017 Newmar Dutch Star, and 2011-2014 Newmar Mountain Aire vehicles, built on Freightliner XBR chassis and equipped with Cummins ISL engines. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, a... Read more
Consequence
If the power steering hose contacts the power stud causing a power steering fluid leak, additional steering effort may be needed increasing the risk of a crash or an electrical arc may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is FL-762.
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
17V420000 Jun 30, 2017
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Newmar Dutch Star and 2015-2017 Newmar Ventana motorhomes. In the affected motorhomes, the driver side and passenger side powered night shades can be lowered by using the remote when the ignition is in the ON position.
Consequence
If the vehicle is being driven and the button on the remote is pushed, the night shades may lower, blocking the driver's view, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners and dealers will install a relay to disable the operation of the driver and passenger night shade by the remote when the ignition is in the ON position. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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.
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.
15V803000 Nov 30, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ventana and Dutch Star motorhomes and model year 2014 Mountain Aire and Essex motorhomes manufactured May 31, 2015, to January 21, 2015. The affected vehicles have cargo door lock actuators that may overheat and melt the actuator... Read more
Consequence
A door lock actuator that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new low voltage disconnect module and wire harness for the door lock actuator, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2015 NEWMAR VENTANA
31 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 3 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
| 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 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
PIB 538
Dec 18, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Newmar has made a change to the water pump circuit fuse on certain coaches to improve customer experience. In most cases, the 10 amp fuse installed by the factory is sufficient. However, some coaches equipped with a ShurFlo water pump (Newm
PIB 538
Dec 18, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Newmar has made a change to the water pump circuit fuse on certain coaches to improve customer experience. In most cases, the 10 amp fuse installed by the factory is sufficient. However, some coaches equipped with a ShurFlo water pump (Newm
PIB 495
Dec 14, 2017
200000 WHEELS
Daimler Trucks North America LLC, on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, has issued field service campaign SF546AB. In response, Newmar is publishing PIB 495. Issue: On certain coaches, a check v
PIB 495
Dec 14, 2017
071200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
Daimler Trucks North America LLC, on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, has issued field service campaign SF546AB. In response, Newmar is publishing PIB 495. Issue: On certain coaches, a check v
PIB 495
Dec 14, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Daimler Trucks North America LLC, on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, has issued field service campaign SF546AB. In response, Newmar is publishing PIB 495. Issue: On certain coaches, a check v
PIB 495
Dec 14, 2017
010000 STEERING
Daimler Trucks North America LLC, on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, has issued field service campaign SF546AB. In response, Newmar is publishing PIB 495. Issue: On certain coaches, a check v
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
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
15V803
Aug 22, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on NHTSA Recall: Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. NHTSA# 15V 803, TC# 2015- 562 Issue: On certain m
15V803
Aug 22, 2017
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on NHTSA Recall: Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. NHTSA# 15V 803, TC# 2015- 562 Issue: On certain m
RSB483
Jul 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. On certain motorhomes, the driver and passenger power night shades may be operated using the remote when the ignition is in the
RSB483
Jul 20, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. On certain motorhomes, the driver and passenger power night shades may be operated using the remote when the ignition is in the
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 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
TSB 447
Jan 12, 2016
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN SPECIFIC MOTOR HOMES. NHTSA#: 15V 803 TC#: 2015- 562 ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE CARGO DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR ON THE BAGGAGE DOORS COULD OVERHEAT DUE TO A F
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
PIB 433
Oct 20, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This PIB has been created to inform Newmar dealers that power lock actuators for baggage doors (part # 66214 and part # 123822) are now obsolete. The new part (# 024193) is a replacement for both of the obsolete parts and will mount the sam
TSB 425
Jun 30, 2015
160000 STRUCTURE
Non tag axle units may have improper ride height adjustment. Inspect and adjust as needed. Ride height adjusted at proper height will improve ride comfort.
TSB 422
Jun 23, 2015
212000 TRAILER HARDWARE: STORAGE CASTERS
Certain 2015 units, models have been built using the 5/8' crimp rings on the (2) heated water lines. The clamps used on the (2) heated water lines do not crimp lines on fittings adequately. This may result in the line separating, causing a
TSB 422
Jun 23, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Certain 2015 units, models have been built using the 5/8' crimp rings on the (2) heated water lines. The clamps used on the (2) heated water lines do not crimp lines on fittings adequately. This may result in the line separating, causing a
PIB 37
Aug 29, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
PRODUCT INFORMATION: EXPLANATION FOR SLIDEOUT ROLLER PADS. THESE SLIDEOUT ROLLER PADS ARE MEANT TO HELP PROTECT FLOORS FROM SLIDEOUT ROLLER MARKS DURING TRANSIT. NO
PIB 37
Aug 29, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PRODUCT INFORMATION: EXPLANATION FOR SLIDEOUT ROLLER PADS. THESE SLIDEOUT ROLLER PADS ARE MEANT TO HELP PROTECT FLOORS FROM SLIDEOUT ROLLER MARKS DURING TRANSIT. NO
NEWMAR VENTANA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NEWMAR VENTANA across all model years (2006, 2022).
122
Total Recalls
22
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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