The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20V566000·Announced 2020-09-18

Newmar Recalls 2018-2021 Motorhomes Due to Tire Valve Stem Defect

Newmar is recalling 2018-2019 Ventana and 2021 Canyon Star motorhomes because a tire valve stem extension may damage the inner wheel, risking loss of tire pressure and a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire valve stem) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ventana and 2021 Canyon Star motorhomes built on chassis supplied by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). The recall involves 350 vehicles.

The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come in contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged. Extensive damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA facilities will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began November 9, 2020. 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, CANYON STAR
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
350

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 (2)

  • VENTANA
  • CANYON STAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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