Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Newmar Ventana, 2011-2017 Newmar Dutch Star, and 2011-2014 Newmar Mountain Aire vehicles, built on Freightliner XBR chassis and equipped with Cummins ISL engines. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the power steering hose contacts the power stud causing a power steering fluid leak, additional steering effort may be needed increasing the risk of a crash or an electrical arc may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is FL-762.
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V809-2309.pdf. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information or owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17E-062.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 King Aire, 2009-2014 Essex, 2011-2015 Mountain Aire, Ventana, and Dutch Star, 2012-2014 Ventana LE, 2012-2015 Canyon Star, and 2015 London Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with refrigerator door latches that may inadvertently lock without the operator's knowledge.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new replacement door latch that will not automatically latch, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ventana and Dutch Star motorhomes and model year 2014 Mountain Aire and Essex motorhomes manufactured May 31, 2015, to January 21, 2015. The affected vehicles have cargo door lock actuators that may overheat and melt the actuator housing.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A door lock actuator that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new low voltage disconnect module and wire harness for the door lock actuator, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Bay Star Sport, Bay Star, Canyon Star, Ventana LE, Ventana, Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, and Essex recreational vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, through November 15, 2013, and equipped with Frigidaire KG series microwaves. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners and dealers. The recall began on April 17, 2014. Owners may contact Newmar at 1-800-731-8300.
Electrical system · Visibility/wiperThis 2014 class a diesel pusher rv has given problems from day one. (Purchased used). The rv has been taken to repair shops on more than one occasion. The electric day and night shade do not work properly and are held up with clothes pins. The refrigerator does not work properly doesn't get cold…
This 2014 class a diesel pusher rv has given problems from day one. (Purchased used). The rv has been taken to repair shops on more than one occasion. The electric day and night shade do not work properly and are held up with clothes pins. The refrigerator does not work properly doesn't get cold enough. The electric oasis water heater and heat for the rig does not work at all. The stove does not work at all. The mirrors vibrate so much that at times you can not see vehicle on the side when changing lanes or making a turn. The drawer catches have broken down and slide open at will.you would think that a vehicle only three years old would function better as designed. The manufacturer has been made aware of these and other issues. But I continue to have to pay for repairs which give us problems again.
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10121936Newmar Corporation has decided that certain coaches built on a Freightliner chassis and equipped with Equalizer leveling jacks may have air bags that do not inflate correctly during jack retraction, which could cause air depletion from the air bags. Issue: Equalizer recommends starting the coach and allowing the chassis air pressure to build before pressing the ?All Retract? button to ensure adequate air supply to the chassis air valves. Failure to start the engine and pressurize the air system may contribute to the improper inflation of the air suspension system. Do not drive the unit without the air suspension system fully inflated. If for any reason the suspension is deflated, operate the ?All Retract? function on the jack panel while the coach is parked with the air tanks at full pressure.
10117945Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on NHTSA Recall: Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. NHTSA# 15V 803, TC# 2015- 562 Issue: On certain motorhomes, the cargo door lock actuator on the baggage doors could overheat due to a faulty keyless entry module configuration. If operated with a battery voltage below 9.5 VDC, the actuator could chatter, overheat and melt along with a portion of the inner door material which would increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property.
10117944Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on NHTSA Recall: Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. Issue: Certain motorhomes may have a defective refrigerator travel latch that may activate without the user?s knowledge when the doors are closed. If the latch locks the door shut, the refrigerator cannot be opened from the inside. This could potentially cause entrapment/injury to an individual. This only applies to French door style refrigerators with a specific travel latch. Attached is a list of specific coaches affected.
10117934Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. On certain motorhomes, the driver and passenger power night shades may be operated using the remote when the ignition is in the ON position. If the ignition is on and the remote night shade button is pressed, the night shades may lower, blocking the side views from the driver. This may increase the risk of a crash, which may cause injury and/or property damage.
10116281This PIB has been created to inform Newmar dealers that power lock actuators for baggage doors (part # 66214 and part # 123822) are now obsolete. The new part (# 024193) is a replacement for both of the obsolete parts and will mount the same way. The wire connections have changed from a plug to two barrel connectors. The barrel connectors may be used or cut off to install with spade terminals, which allows wires to be reversed easily.
10089249Newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. Certain motorhomes may have a defective refrigerator travel latch that may activate without the users knowledge when the doors are closed. If the latch locks the door shut, the refrigerator cannot be opened from the inside. This could potentially cause entrapment/injury to an individual. This only applies to french door style refrigerators with a specific travel latch. Attached IS a list of specific coaches affected.
10089241Newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. Nhtsa#: 15V 803 tc#: 2015- 562 on certain motorhomes, the cargo door lock actuator on the baggage doors could overheat due to a faulty keyless entry module configuration. If operated with a battery voltage below 9.5V dc, the actuator could chatter, causing it to overheat and melt, along with a portion of the inner door material. This scenario increases the risk of fire, which may cause physical injury and/or damage to property.
10086681Newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. Nhtsa#: 16V 008 tc#: 2016-018 newmar corporation has been advised by lippert components that on certain motorhomes using lci coachstep electric double or triple entrance steps, there IS the potential of a structural fracture within the lippert step assembly. There IS the potential of a structural fracture of the center bolt of the fan gear assembly which may cause the fan gear assembly to disengage from the steps. This issue creates an unstable platform, which could cause a person to fall and result in injury.
10084040On certain vehicles manufactured between february 18, 2013 and november 15, 2013, equipped with frigidaire kg series microwaves, a defect in the microwave oven keypad could cause the oven to activate without pressing any keys, which could result in excessive heat, smoke or possibly a fire. Nhtsa# 14v-098, tc# 2014-066
10084026This tsb IS to document the correct battery stud connections on the freightliner chassis in the left front compartment on the pass-through battery and ground studs. The correct orientation of the battery cables on the pass-through studs IS crucial to prevent either circuit from overloading the fuses. The lower positioned 150 amp chassis fuse in the freightliner chassis distribution panel IS tripping on some essex, mountain aire, dutch star, and ventana units when starting the generator.
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