NHTSA Campaign 19V197000
STEERING
Issued by Newmar Corporation · Reported Mar 13, 2019 · 5 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ventana motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) chassis equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
Consequence
Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-547-0712 to locate a Qualified Service Center or can contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-913.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2017 | 5 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2018 | 5 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2019 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V197000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.