NHTSA Campaign 20V421000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Issued by Newmar Corporation · Reported Jul 21, 2020 · 3,202 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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 Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2017 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2018 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2019 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2020 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2017 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2018 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2019 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2020 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR | 2020 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE | 2017 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE | 2018 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE | 2019 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE | 2020 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2017 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2018 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2019 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2020 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | NEW AIRE | 2018 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | NEW AIRE | 2019 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | NEW AIRE | 2020 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2017 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2018 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2019 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2020 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA LE | 2016 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA LE | 2017 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA LE | 2018 | 3,202 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA LE | 2019 | 3,202 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V421000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.