The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V307000·Announced 2018-05-11

Newmar Recalls 2016-2018 Mountain Aire Motorhomes for Tire Damage Risk

Newmar is recalling 2016-2018 Mountain Aire motorhomes because the DEF tank bracket may contact the tag axle tire, potentially causing tire failure and 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 structural vehicle defect (DEF bracket contacting tire) that can cause tire failure and increase crash risk, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2016-2018 Newmar Mountain Aire motorhomes. The recall addresses a defect in the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank bracket, which may contact the tag axle tire. This contact can cause tire damage.

If the bracket damages the tire, it can lead to tire failure, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on June 21, 2018.

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan Motors dealers will move the DEF bracket away from the tire free of charge. 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 MOUNTAIN AIRE
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
96

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 (1)

  • MOUNTAIN AIRE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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