The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V041000·Announced 2016-01-27

Newmar Recalls 2016 Dutch Star and Ventana for Incorrect Tire Label

Newmar is recalling 283 model year 2016 Dutch Star and Ventana vehicles because an incorrect tire inflation label could lead to overinflation and tire failure.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (tire failure leading to crash) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2016 Dutch Star and Ventana vehicles manufactured between March 19, 2015, and January 21, 2016, on Freightliner chassis. The recall affects 283 vehicles that have an "Incomplete Vehicle Label" listing the maximum front tire inflation level as 130 psi, whereas the correct level is 120 psi.

If the tire is overinflated due to the incorrect label, the tire may unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner will provide a corrected label free of charge. The recall began on February 29, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR VENTANA, DUTCH STAR
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motor Home
Hazard
Affected units
283

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • VENTANA
  • DUTCH STAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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