Newmar Recall 18V518000: Equipment, Recreational Vehicle/trailer
NHTSA recall 18V518000 · announced August 6, 2018 · filed by Newmar Corporation · 239 units affected
The problem
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Ventana LE, Mountain Aire, Essex, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, London Aire and King Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have entry doors that have latch rods that may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open during transit.
The risk
If the door opens during transit, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
What to do
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will readjust the door latch rod, free of charge. The recall began September 5, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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
- 2018 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2019 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2018 Newmar Essex
- 2019 Newmar Essex
- 2018 Newmar King Aire
- 2019 Newmar King Aire
- 2018 Newmar London Aire
- 2019 Newmar London Aire
- 2018 Newmar Mountain Aire
- 2019 Newmar Mountain Aire
- 2018 Newmar New Aire
- 2019 Newmar New Aire
- 2018 Newmar Ventana
- 2019 Newmar Ventana
- 2018 Newmar Ventana Le
- 2019 Newmar Ventana Le
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.