The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V426000·Announced 2019-06-07

Newmar Recalls Motorhomes Due to Rear Light Malfunction Risk

Newmar is recalling specific 2016-2019 motorhomes because a damaged power module may cause rear lights to fail, 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 risk-of-harm product (nonfunctioning lights increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ventana LE and 2017-2019 Dutch Star, Essex, London Aire, Mountain Aire, and Ventana motorhomes, as well as 2018-2019 New Aire motorhomes built on a Daimler trucks chassis. The recall addresses a defect where the rear-mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing. This damage can result in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning properly.

Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash. Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will inspect and replace the rear PDM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 2019.

Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-852. 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, ESSEX, VENTANA LE
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
2,003

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 (7)

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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