Newmar Ventana LE recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 2, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Newmar Corporation recalls 2017–2019 Newmar — 5 models

Recall number

18V505000

Brand / firm

Newmar

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 119 units

Why it was recalled

If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Newmar Ventana LE and Ventana motorhomes, 2018 Mountain Aire and Essex motorhomes, and 2017-2018 London Aire motorhomes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.

What to do

Newmar will notify owners, and authorized Daimler Trucks service centers will inspect the caliper mounting bolts and tighten them to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-353.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.