NHTSA safety recall

Recall 18V518000

Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/trailer — Newmar · reported 6 Aug 2018 · 239 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The fix

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
18V518000
Filed by
Newmar Corporation
Report received
6 Aug 2018
Owners notified
5 Sep 2018
Potentially affected
239

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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