NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2017: VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V481000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-07-28 2016-06-29 2016-06-29

Production Dates: 2015-11-01 - 2016-06-24

Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation

Component: VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Newmar Corporation "Newmar" is recalling certain model year 2017 Ventana, Ventana VL, and Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured November 1, 2015, to June 24, 2016 and built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis. In the affected vehicles, when the windshield wipers are turned off, the headlights may also turn off. Additionally, the wiper arms may stop in an incorrect location blocking the driver's view, and the wiper motor may stall when under load.

Consequence

If the headlights go out or the wiper system does not operate properly, the driver's visibility may be adversely affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will update the wiper software, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar Customer Service Department at 1-800-731-8300.

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.