Newmar recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ventana, Ventana LE and Dutchstar motorhomes built on a Freightliner chassis. The low beam headlights do not also illuminate as intended when the high beam headlights are activated, reducing the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What could happen
If the driver has reduced visibility, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities will reprogram the Freightliner chassis module, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Vehicles covered
- Newmar Dutch Star 2017–2018
- Newmar Ventana 2017–2018
- Newmar Ventana Le 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V062000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 19, 2018
- Owners notified
- Feb 9, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,249
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 24, 2015 to Dec 18, 2017
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
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: Equipment Aug 4, 2022
- Newmar recall: Equipment Aug 4, 2022
- Newmar recall: Seats Apr 11, 2022
- Newmar recall: Steering Mar 17, 2022
- Newmar recall: Electrical system Sep 9, 2021
- Newmar recall: Fuel system, diesel Aug 17, 2021
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.