NEWMAR VENTANA LE 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V859000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR VENTANA LE 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-01-10 2018-12-04 2018-12-10

Production Dates: 2017-11-10 - 2018-10-31

Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18V-703

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 308

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Newmar Corporation "Newmar" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Essex, Ventana LE, Ventana, London Aire, and Mountain Aire vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened.

Consequence

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Newmar has notified owners, and Daimler Trucks North America dealers will inspect and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-703.

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.