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HighNHTSA·17V420000·Announced 2017-06-30

Newmar Recalls Dutch Star and Ventana Motorhomes Due to Night Shade Defect

Newmar is recalling 2014-2018 Dutch Star and 2015-2017 Ventana motorhomes because powered night shades can lower while driving, blocking the driver's view.

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 can block the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2014-2018 Newmar Dutch Star and 2015-2017 Newmar Ventana motorhomes. The recall addresses a defect where the driver side and passenger side powered night shades can be lowered using the remote control when the ignition is in the ON position.

If the vehicle is being driven and the button on the remote is pushed, the night shades may lower, blocking the driver's view. This obstruction possibly increases the risk of a crash.

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay to disable the operation of the driver and passenger night shades by the remote when the ignition is in the ON position. The recall began on July 28, 2017. 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 DUTCH STAR, VENTANA
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
1,289

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)

  • DUTCH STAR
  • VENTANA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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