The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V518000·Announced 2018-08-06

Newmar Recalls 2018-2019 Motorhomes Due to Door Latch Adjustment Issue

Newmar is recalling 2018-2019 motorhomes because improperly adjusted door latch rods may allow the entry door to open during transit.

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 injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential injury or crash risk without confirmed fatalities or hospitalizations.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Ventana LE, Mountain Aire, Essex, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, London Aire, and King Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have entry doors with latch rods that may be improperly adjusted, which can allow the door to open while the vehicle is in motion.

If the entry door opens during transit, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash. The recall began on September 5, 2018.

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will readjust the door latch rod 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 VENTANA, ESSEX, DUTCH STAR, VENTANA LE
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
239

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 (8)

  • VENTANA
  • ESSEX
  • DUTCH STAR
  • VENTANA LE
  • LONDON AIRE
  • NEW AIRE
  • KING AIRE
  • MOUNTAIN AIRE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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