Recall 18V505000: 2018 Newmar Essex, 2017–2018 Newmar London Aire, 2018 Newmar Mountain Aire +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 2, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 119
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Newmar Ventana LE and Ventana motorhomes, 2018 Mountain Aire and Essex motorhomes, and 2017-2018 London Aire motorhomes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
The risk
If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Newmar will notify owners, and authorized Daimler Trucks service centers will inspect the caliper mounting bolts and tighten them to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-353.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2018 Newmar Essex
- 2017 Newmar London Aire
- 2018 Newmar London Aire
- 2018 Newmar Mountain Aire
- 2017 Newmar Ventana
- 2018 Newmar Ventana
- 2019 Newmar Ventana
- 2017 Newmar Ventana LE
- 2018 Newmar Ventana LE
- 2019 Newmar Ventana LE
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V505000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 18V-353
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Owner letters
- Aug 30, 2018
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology