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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V270000·Announced 2016-05-04

Newmar Recalls 2015-2016 Ventana Models Due to Front Sway Bar Defect

Newmar is recalling 2015-2016 Ventana and Ventana LE vehicles because front sway bar brackets may not fit properly, risking bolt failure and loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension component) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ventana and Ventana LE vehicles manufactured between March 27, 2015, and February 8, 2016. These vehicles are built on a Freightliner chassis. The recall involves 59 affected units.

The defect involves front sway bar mounting brackets that may not fit properly on the axle. This improper fit can cause the mounting bolts to bend or loosen. If the bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, which affects vehicle handling and increases the risk of a crash.

Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will modify the sway bar mounting free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2016. Owners should contact Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar's service department at 1-800-731-8300 to locate a service center. Newmar's recall number is 16V 208.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR VENTANA LE, VENTANA
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motor Home
Hazard
Affected units
59

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 LE
  • VENTANA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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