Newmar Corporation: Safety Recalls in 2016
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 21 safety recalls made by Newmar Corporation in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 23, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Water may Leak into Turn Signal Module
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 King Aire motorhomes manufactured January 22, 2016, to October 19, 2016. Water may leak into the turn signal module. If the module is wet while the headlights are on, the glass dash display may switch to the turn signal camera mode causing the dash to show the turn signal side camera view over the speedometer and RPM displays.
NHTSA ID: 16V848000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 17
Consequence Summary:
If the driver cannot see the speedometer and RPM displays, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective module with a new module that is waterproof, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2017. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.24
November 15, 2016
(Campaign #: 16V 809)
Power Steering Fluid Leak or Electrical Arcing
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Dutch Star and Ventana motorhomes manufactured January 22, 2016, to November 7, 2016, equipped with Cummins ISL engines. These vehicles, built on a Freightliner chassis, have a power steering hose that may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
NHTSA ID: 16V826000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 370
Consequence Summary:
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose for proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2017. Owners may contact Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 809.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 8, 2016
(Campaign #: 16V-776)
Throttle Circuit Electrical Interference
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes manufactured May 12, 2016, to September 22, 2016 and built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The throttle circuit wires on the affected vehicles may not have been be twisted to cancel out electromagnetic interference, and as a result, interference may cause the throttle signal to be higher or lower than intended.
NHTSA ID: 16V810000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 51
Consequence Summary:
Unintended deceleration or acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will install an overlay harness with twisted wires, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V-776.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.04
October 24, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Wardrobe Slide Out may Extend Unexpectedly
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Dutch Star and Ventana motorhomes manufactured May 17, 2016, to September 27, 2016. On certain motorhomes, the wardrobe slide out motor may have been installed without having a brake.
NHTSA ID: 16V773000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 19
Consequence Summary:
If the slide out motor does not have a brake installed, the slide out box could extend unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motor and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall ibegan on December 16, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 68.42
October 21, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Entry/Exit Steps May Retract Unexpectedly
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes manufactured December 9, 2015, to September 26, 2016. The hydraulic entry step controller may not be functioning as designed and may allow the steps to retract unexpectedly.
NHTSA ID: 16V768000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 42
Consequence Summary:
The steps can retract without warning, causing someone using the steps to fall, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steps and update the controller software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.86
October 19, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Incorrectly Installed Collision Mitigation Radar
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 King Aire motorhomes manufactured January 22, 2016, to October 4, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with WABCO OnGuard collision mitigation radar which may have been mounted upside down on the front lower bumper, resulting in decreased performance.
NHTSA ID: 16V756000
Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
# of Units Affected: 15
Consequence Summary:
If the collision mitigation radar has reduced performance, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will check the orientation of the OnGuard radar and, if necessary, correct the orientation, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 46.67
October 17, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Incorrect Wheelchair Lift Base Bolts/FMVSS 404
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 Canyon Star motor homes manufactured September 7, 2011, to September 6, 2016 and equipped with wheelchair lifts. Incorrect bolts may have been used to install the wheelchair lift base. These bolts may unexpectedly break allowing the lift to move. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 404, "Platform Lift Installations."
NHTSA ID: 16V744000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 114
Consequence Summary:
Unintentional movement of the wheelchair lift can cause injury to the lift occupant and/or the lift operator.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and Newmar service facilities will replace the wheelchair lift base mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 57.02
October 7, 2016
(Campaign #: 16V 654)
Trailer Brakes may Stay Activated
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured July 24, 2014, to September 10, 2014 and built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XCM, XCR, or XCL motorhome chassis. In these vehicles with a heavier, adjustable, straight foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released.
NHTSA ID: 16V721000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 7
Consequence Summary:
If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged depending on brake configuration of the trailer. As a result, the brakes would drag and possibly overheat potentially resulting in a fire. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will modify the affected pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 654.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 42.86
October 6, 2016
(Campaign #: 16V 676)
Intermittent Loss of Power Steering Assist
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Newmar King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motorhomes manufactured May 12, 2016, to August 23, 2016 and built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional loss of output power resulting in reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist.
NHTSA ID: 16V715000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 12
Consequence Summary:
An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan Motors dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan Motors customer service at 1-800-543-4277 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 676.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.67
September 28, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Wheelchair Access Door may Open while Moving
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Canyon Star recreational vehicles manufactured June 5, 2014, to September 6, 2016. These vehicles have a wheelchair access door with a power door lock that may open while the vehicle is in motion if the keyfob button is pressed accidentally.
NHTSA ID: 16V699000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 71
Consequence Summary:
If the wheelchair access door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will add a relay harness to prevent the keyfob button from opening the door while the vehicle is in motion. The recall began on October 18, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 63.38
July 6, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Front Fascia Wood Trim may Separate
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes manufactured December 4, 2015, to July 5, 2016. The affected vehicles have front fascia wood trim that may separate from the slide out and possibly contact the driver or a passenger.
NHTSA ID: 16V512000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 152
Consequence Summary:
If the fascia separates and contacts the driver or a passenger, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will secure the trim with screws, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 90.13
July 5, 2016
(Campaign #: 16V 313)
Flexible Exhaust Tube may Tear
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1998-2010 Dutch Star, 2008 Kountry Star, 2008-2009 All Star and Ventana, 2009-2010 Dutch Aire, 2014-2015 King Aire and 2015 Essex motorhomes, built on a Spartan Motors chassis. In the affected vehicles, the flexible exhaust tube may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.
NHTSA ID: 16V501000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 742
Consequence Summary:
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect the alignment of the tubes, correcting them and replacing any that are torn. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 313.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 42.32
June 29, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Loss of Headlights/Windshield Wiper Malfunction
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ventana, Ventana VL, and Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured November 1, 2015, to June 24, 2016 and built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis. In the affected vehicles, when the windshield wipers are turned off, the headlights may also turn off. Additionally, the wiper arms may stop in an incorrect location blocking the driver's view, and the wiper motor may stall when under load.
NHTSA ID: 16V481000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 24
Consequence Summary:
If the headlights go out or the wiper system does not operate properly, the driver's visibility may be adversely affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will update the wiper software, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar Customer Service Department at 1-800-731-8300.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 20.83
June 28, 2016
(Campaign #: 16V 321)
Engine Brake may not Activate
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire and 2015-2016 London Aire and Essex motorhomes manufactured January 28, 2013, to December 14, 2015 and built on a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) chassis. The throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.
NHTSA ID: 16V478000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 1,243
Consequence Summary:
A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake capacity, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar Customer Service Department at 1-800-731-8300 or Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1-800-547-0712, or by e-mail at DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 321.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 23.97
June 8, 2016
(Campaign #: 16V 366)
Possible Steering Loss Due to Incorrect Spacer
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured from June 5, 2014, through October 16, 2015, and built on a Freightliner chassis. In the affected vehicles, the steering box may have been manufactured with an incorrect spacer with insufficient height that can cause too much play, causing the connection to wear between the steering wheel and the front axle.
NHTSA ID: 16V414000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 510
Consequence Summary:
The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will inspect and replace the steering box if necessary, free of charge. Note: Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 366.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 83.33
May 10, 2016
(Campaign #: 16V-121)
Steering Fluid Temperature may Exceed Hose Rating
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Essex, and 2015 Mountain Aire and London Aire motorhomes manufactured from May 20, 2013, through April 09, 2015. These vehicles are built on Freightliner rear engine chassis that have 18,000lb or 20,000lb-capacity front axles. In these motorhomes, the power steering fluid temperature may exceed the power steering hose material rating, subsequently causing the hoses to fail, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering.
NHTSA ID: 16V280000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 93
Consequence Summary:
Loss of power steering assist would result in increased difficulty to steer the vehicle in either direction at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will replace the power steering hose with a higher temperature rated one, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2016. Owners may contact Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V-121.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 68.82
May 4, 2016
(Campaign #: 16V 208)
Front Sway Bar May Detach
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ventana, and Ventana LE vehicles manufactured March 27, 2015, to February 8, 2016, built on a Freightliner chassis. The front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.
NHTSA ID: 16V270000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 59
Consequence Summary:
If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers for Daimler Trucks, manufacturer of the chassis, will modify the sway bar mounting, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2016. Owners should contact Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1-800-547-0712, or e-mail them at DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com to locate a service center. Owners may also contact the Newmar service department at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 208.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 13.56
April 28, 2016
(Campaign #: 16V-204)
Trailer Brakes may Stay Activated
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, Essex, and 2015-2016 London Aire vehicles manufactured March 27, 2013, to October 16, 2015 and built on a Freightliner chassis. On certain recreational vehicles built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the service brakes are released.
NHTSA ID: 16V252000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 1,150
Consequence Summary:
If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged depending on brake configuration of the trailer. As a result, the brakes would drag and possibly overheat potentially resulting in a fire. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will modify the affected assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Freightliner/Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V-204.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 82.61
February 2, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Maximum Tire Inflation Exceeds Rim Capacity
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ventana, and 2015-2016 Ventana LE vehicles manufactured January 16, 2015, to January 13, 2016 built on Freightliner Chassis. The affected vehicles may have a front rim maximum pounds per square inch (psi) rating of 120psi which is lower than the Michelin tires maximum inflation rating of 130 psi.
NHTSA ID: 16V055000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 165
Consequence Summary:
If the tires are inflated to their maximum pressure, the rims may suddenly fail due to being over pressurized, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and at the owner's choice dealers will either install a new Federal Tag Label with the correct psi rating or install 130 psi rated front rims. The recall began on March 22, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 47.27
January 27, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Incorrect Maximum Tire Inflation on Label
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ventana, and Dutch Star vehicles manufactured March 19, 2015, to January 21, 2016 on Freightliner chassis. The affected vehicles have an "Incomplete Vehicle Label" that incorrectly lists the maximum front tire inflation level to be 130 pounds per square inch (psi), when the correct level is 120 psi.
NHTSA ID: 16V041000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 283
Consequence Summary:
If the tire is overinflated due to the incorrect label, the tire may unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner will provide a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on February 29, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 38.16
January 13, 2016
(Campaign #: 15E 078)
Electric Entry Steps may be Unstable
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 Bay Star, Dutch Star, and Ventana, 2012-2014 Bay Star Sport and Ventana VL, 2008-2015 Canyon Star, 2009-2010 Dutch Aire and 2008 Kountry Star motorhomes manufactured May 29, 2007, to January 14, 2015, and equipped with certain Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps manufactured by Lippert Components. The bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
NHTSA ID: 16V008000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 3,712
Consequence Summary:
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791 or Lippert Customer service at 574-537-8900. Newmar's number for this recall is 15E 078.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 26.8
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