The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V542000·Announced 2021-07-20

2021 Newmar Ventana motorhomes recalled for loose tie rod clamps

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2021 Ventana motorhomes because tie rod clamps may be loose, potentially causing tie rod ends to break or detach and resulting in steering loss.

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: This is a structural vehicle defect involving steering linkage failure that could result in steering loss and crash risk. However, no deaths, injuries, or property damage incidents have been reported, limiting the severity to High per the rubric criterion that theoretical hazards with no reported injuries score at most 3.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2021 Ventana motorhomes due to a defect in the steering tie rod clamp assembly. The tie rod clamps may become loose, which can result in tie rod ends that are loose, broken, or detached.

If the tie rod ends break or detach, steering loss may occur, increasing the risk of a crash. No injuries or incidents have been reported to date.

The recall affects approximately 11 units. Owners should contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 to schedule a dealer appointment. Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 9, 2022.

Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR, VENTANA
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome / Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
11

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)

  • KOUNTRY STAR
  • VENTANA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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