Newmar Ventana recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 7, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Newmar Corporation recalls 2016–2019 Newmar — 7 models

Recall number

19V426000

Brand / firm

Newmar

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2,003 units

Why it was recalled

Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ventana LE and 2017-2019 Dutch Star, Essex, London Aire, Mountain Aire and Ventana, and 2018-2019 New Aire motorhomes built on a Daimler trucks chassis. 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.

What to do

Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will inspect and replace the rear PDM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-852.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.