Recall 20V421000: 2017–2020 Newmar Dutch Star, 2017–2020 Newmar Essex, 2020 Newmar Kountry Star +5 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 21, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 3,202
- Models
- 8
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Newmar Corporaton (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ventana LE, 2017-2020 Ventana, London Aire, Essex and Dutch Star, 2017-2019 Mountain Aire, 2018-2020 New Aire, and 2020 Kountry Star motorhomes that received the 'inspection-only' remedy from recall 19V-426. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
The risk
Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America dealers will replace the PDM, free of charge. This recall began September 11, 2020. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 20V-404.
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
- 2017 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2018 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2019 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2020 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2017 Newmar Essex
- 2018 Newmar Essex
- 2019 Newmar Essex
- 2020 Newmar Essex
- 2020 Newmar Kountry Star
- 2017 Newmar London Aire
- 2018 Newmar London Aire
- 2019 Newmar London Aire
- 2020 Newmar London Aire
- 2017 Newmar Mountain Aire
- 2018 Newmar Mountain Aire
- 2019 Newmar Mountain Aire
- 2020 Newmar Mountain Aire
- 2018 Newmar New Aire
- 2019 Newmar New Aire
- 2020 Newmar New Aire
- 2017 Newmar Ventana
- 2018 Newmar Ventana
- 2019 Newmar Ventana
- 2020 Newmar Ventana
- 2016 Newmar Ventana LE
- 2017 Newmar Ventana LE
- 2018 Newmar Ventana LE
- 2019 Newmar Ventana LE
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V421000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20V-404
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Owner letters
- Sep 11, 2020
- Components
- Electrical system (Electrical System); Exterior lighting:brake lights (Lighting); Exterior lighting:turn signal (Lighting)
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