Newmar recall: Service brakes, air
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Essex, Ventana LE, Ventana, London Aire, and Mountain Aire vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened.
What could happen
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Newmar has notified owners, and Daimler Trucks North America dealers will inspect and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-703.
Vehicles covered
- Newmar Essex 2018–2019
- Newmar London Aire 2018–2019
- Newmar Mountain Aire 2018–2019
- Newmar Ventana 2018–2019
- Newmar Ventana Le 2018–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V859000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 4, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jan 10, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 308
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 10, 2017 to Oct 31, 2018
- Part
- Service brakes, air › Disc › Caliper
- Maker's own recall number
- 18V-703
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 Apr 11, 2022
- Newmar recall: Equipment Jul 27, 2021
- Newmar recall: Equipment Nov 20, 2020
- Newmar recall: Exterior lighting Jul 21, 2020
- Newmar recall: Service brakes, air Mar 20, 2020
- Newmar recall: Exterior lighting Jun 7, 2019
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.