The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V062000·Announced 2018-01-19

Newmar Recalls 2017-2018 Motorhomes Due to Headlight Visibility Defect

Newmar is recalling 2017-2018 Ventana and Dutch Star motorhomes because low beam headlights do not illuminate with high beams, reducing visibility.

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 vehicle safety defect that reduces visibility and increases crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ventana, Ventana LE, and Dutch Star motorhomes built on a Freightliner chassis. The defect involves the low beam headlights failing to illuminate as intended when the high beam headlights are activated. This issue reduces the driver's visibility and causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The reduced visibility associated with this defect increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities will reprogram the Freightliner chassis module free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. 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, DUTCH STAR, VENTANA LE
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
1,249

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
  • DUTCH STAR
  • VENTANA LE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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