The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V171000·Announced 2020-03-20

Newmar Recalls Motorhomes Due to Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts

Newmar is recalling specific 2019-2020 motorhomes because brake caliper mounting bolts may be loose, which can reduce braking effectiveness and increase 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 2019-2020 Essex and London Aire, 2019 Mountain Aire, Ventana LE and Ventana, and 2020 Kountry Star motorhomes built on DTNA chassis. The recall involves 129 vehicles where the brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on May 6, 2020.

Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 20V-127. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR LONDON AIRE, ESSEX, VENTANA, VENTANA LE
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
129

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 (6)

  • LONDON AIRE
  • ESSEX
  • VENTANA
  • VENTANA LE
  • KOUNTRY STAR
  • MOUNTAIN AIRE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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