Newmar Corporation: Safety Recalls in 2021
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 13 safety recalls made by Newmar Corporation in 2021. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 19, 2021
(Campaign #: 21V-752)
Broken Shaft Seal May Cause Loss of Power Steering
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Essex, 2020-2022 King Aire and London Aire motorhomes. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
NHTSA ID: 21V822000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 38
Consequence Summary:
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
On behalf of Newmar Corporation, Shyft Group will inspect the pump serial number, and replace the power steering pump if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.11
September 9, 2021
(Campaign #: 21V-589)
Instrument Cluster May Go Blank
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 London Aire, Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, Mountain Aire, 2020-2021 Ventana, and 2021 New Aire recreational vehicles. The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion.
NHTSA ID: 21V700000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 1,554
Consequence Summary:
A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the ductwork, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 8, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 71.49
August 17, 2021
(Campaign #: DTNA #21V-556/FL-897)
Fuel Hose Leak
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dutch Star, New Aire, and Ventana vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
NHTSA ID: 21V642000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
# of Units Affected: 140
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 16, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Cummins' customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Newmar's number for this recall is DTNA #21V556/FL-897.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 15
August 4, 2021
(Campaign #: Cummins 21E-063)
Fuel Hose Leak
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dutch Star, New Aire, and Ventana motorhomes equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
NHTSA ID: 21V604000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
# of Units Affected: 169
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 16, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is Cummins 21E-063.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 18.34
July 27, 2021
(Campaign #: 21E 047)
Window Adhesive Failure
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Bay Star, Ventana, New Aire, 2019-2020 Canyon Star, Bay Star Sport, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, 2018-2021 Dutch Star, 2020 Kountry Star, and 2019 Ventana LE recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
NHTSA ID: 21V571000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 4,106
Consequence Summary:
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21E 047.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 65.05
July 20, 2021
(Campaign #: FL-888)
Loose Tie Rod Clamps
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kountry Star and 2021 Ventana motorhomes. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
NHTSA ID: 21V542000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 11
Consequence Summary:
Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 9, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is FL-888.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
July 2, 2021
(Campaign #: Cummins 21E-032)
High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019 Mountain Aire, 2020-2021 New Aire, 2020-2022 Super Star, 2018-2021 Ventana, and Dutch Star vehicles equipped with certain Cummins diesel engines. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
NHTSA ID: 21V506000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
# of Units Affected: 1,737
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Cummins service centers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is Cummins 21E-32.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 1.84
May 20, 2021
(Campaign #: Cummins 21E-032)
High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Dutch Star, 2017-2019 Mountain Aire, 2019-2021 Ventana and 2021 New Aire motorhomes. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
NHTSA ID: 21V372000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
# of Units Affected: 1,294
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed to owners on July 16, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8000. Newmar's number for this recall is Cummins 21E-032.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 71.33
April 13, 2021
(Campaign #: 21V-214)
Steering Output Shaft May Disconnect
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 London Aire, Dutch Star, New Aire, Ventana, and Mountain Aire vehicles. The steering output shaft may be too short and could disengage from the steering input shaft.
NHTSA ID: 21V258000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 19
Consequence Summary:
Disengagement of the steering output shaft may result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 and Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Newmar's number for this recall is 21V-214.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
March 17, 2021
(Campaign #: 21V 108)
Brake Pedal Return Spring Missing
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 Dutch Star, New Aire, and Ventana motorhomes. The adjustable brake pedal assembly may be missing a return spring. This may cause the brake lights to stay illuminated after the brake pedal is released. Also, in certain towed vehicles, the brakes may stay engaged after the brake pedal is released.
NHTSA ID: 21V182000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 141
Consequence Summary:
Malfunctioning brake lights can fail to alert other motorists of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, brakes remaining unintentionally engaged on a towed vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly, and install a return spring if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 16, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21V 108.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
February 18, 2021
(Campaign #: 21V 041)
Steering Gear Fasteners May Come Loose
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Dutch Star, King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering.
NHTSA ID: 21V088000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 253
Consequence Summary:
Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
On behalf of Newmar, Shyft Group Inc. will coordinate the recall repair and notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. The recall is expected to began April 19, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21V 041.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.96
February 17, 2021
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Brake Light Switch Malfunction
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 Kountry Star and 2017-2021 Dutch Star motorhomes. The brake light switch may chafe against the windshield wiper mechanism, which could damage the brake light switch or it's wiring, and cause the brake lights to not illuminate.
NHTSA ID: 21V082000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 1,370
Consequence Summary:
If the brake lights do not illuminate, other motorists will be unaware of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 54.16
February 12, 2021
(Campaign #: 21V-018)
Caliper Mounting Bolt Not Tightened Properly
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 Kountry Star and Ventana motorhomes. One of the six brake caliper mounting bolts on the driver side steer axle may have been incorrectly tightened.
NHTSA ID: 21V069000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 5
Consequence Summary:
The loose bolt could result in the loosening of other caliper bolts. Insufficiently tightened bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
On behalf of Newmar, DTNA will coordinate the recall repair and notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21V-018.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80