NHTSA Campaign 17V420000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Issued by Newmar Corporation · Reported Jun 30, 2017 · 1,289 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2014 1,289
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2015 1,289
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2016 1,289
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2017 1,289
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2018 1,289
NEWMAR VENTANA 2015 1,289
NEWMAR VENTANA 2016 1,289
NEWMAR VENTANA 2017 1,289

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V420000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.