Newmar recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Dutch Star and Ventana motorhomes manufactured May 17, 2016, to September 27, 2016. On certain motorhomes, the wardrobe slide out motor may have been installed without having a brake.
What could happen
If the slide out motor does not have a brake installed, the slide out box could extend unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motor and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall ibegan on December 16, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Vehicles covered
- Newmar Dutch Star 2017
- Newmar Ventana 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V773000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 24, 2016
- Owners notified
- Dec 16, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 19
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 17, 2016 to Sep 27, 2016
- Part
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Newmar recall: Seats Jan 17, 2024
- Newmar recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Oct 7, 2022
- Newmar recall: Equipment Aug 4, 2022
- Newmar recall: Equipment Aug 4, 2022
- Newmar recall: Seats Apr 11, 2022
- Newmar recall: Steering Mar 17, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.