The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V198000·Announced 2018-03-27

Newmar Recalls Motorhomes Due to Power Steering Hose Routing Defect

Newmar is recalling 2011-2017 Mountain Aire, Dutch Star, and Ventana motorhomes because the power steering hose may rub against the starter motor, causing fluid leaks or electrical arcing.

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 (power steering hose routing) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash and a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2014-2017 Newmar Ventana, 2011-2017 Newmar Dutch Star, and 2011-2014 Newmar Mountain Aire vehicles. These vehicles are built on Freightliner XBR chassis and equipped with Cummins ISL engines. The recall involves 2,139 vehicles.

The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly. As a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor. This contact can cause electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak. If the hose contacts the power stud, additional steering effort may be needed, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, an electrical arc may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is FL-762. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE, DUTCH STAR, VENTANA
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
2,139

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)

  • MOUNTAIN AIRE
  • DUTCH STAR
  • VENTANA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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