The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V197000·Announced 2019-03-13

Newmar Recalls 2017-2019 Ventana Motorhomes for Loose Steering Bolts

Newmar is recalling 2017-2019 Ventana motorhomes because loose steering and tie rod arm bolts may separate, causing loss of vehicle control and 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 (loose steering/tie rod bolts) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ventana motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) chassis equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.

Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash.

Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-547-0712 to locate a Qualified Service Center or can contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-913.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR VENTANA
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
5

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)

  • VENTANA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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