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HighNHTSA·16V481000·Announced 2016-06-29

Newmar Recalls 2017 Motorhomes Due to Wiper and Headlight Defect

Newmar is recalling 2017 Ventana and Dutch Star motorhomes because wipers may block the view or headlights may turn off, increasing crash risk.

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 where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2017 Ventana, Ventana VL, and Dutch Star motorhomes. These vehicles were manufactured between November 1, 2015, and June 24, 2016, and are built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis.

The recall addresses a defect where turning off the windshield wipers may also turn off the headlights. Additionally, the wiper arms may stop in an incorrect position that blocks the driver's view, and the wiper motor may stall when under load. If the headlights go out or the wiper system does not operate properly, the driver's visibility may be adversely affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will update the wiper software free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar Customer Service at 1-800-731-8300 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR VENTANA VL, VENTANA, DUTCH STAR
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
24

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 (3)

  • VENTANA VL
  • VENTANA
  • DUTCH STAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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