The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V859000·Announced 2018-12-04

Newmar Recalls 2018-2019 Motorhomes Due to Loose Brake Caliper Bolts

Newmar is recalling 2018-2019 Essex, Ventana, and London Aire motorhomes because brake caliper mounting bolts may be loose, increasing crash risk.

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 in the braking system that reduces brake effectiveness and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Essex, Ventana LE, Ventana, London Aire, and Mountain Aire vehicles. The recall involves 308 vehicles where the brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened.

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, which increases the risk of a crash. This defect affects the service brakes, specifically the air disc caliper system.

Newmar has notified owners, and Daimler Trucks North America dealers will inspect and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2019. 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 LE, VENTANA, ESSEX, LONDON AIRE
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
308

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 (5)

  • VENTANA LE
  • VENTANA
  • ESSEX
  • LONDON AIRE
  • MOUNTAIN AIRE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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