Newmar Recall 16V041000: Equipment, Other, Labels

NHTSA recall 16V041000 · announced January 27, 2016 · filed by Newmar Corporation · 283 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

If the tire is overinflated due to the incorrect label, the tire may unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2016 Newmar Dutch Star
• 2016 Newmar Ventana

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.