NEWMAR VENTANA 2017: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
| Make : NEWMAR | Model : VENTANA | Year : 2017 |
| Build Dates : 2010-06-14 - 2016-05-10 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V198000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-05-24 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-03-27 | Date Added to Database: 2018-03-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-762 | ||
| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2139 | ||
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Summary:
Newmar Corporation "Newmar" is recalling certain 2014-2017 Newmar Ventana, 2011-2017 Newmar Dutch Star, and 2011-2014 Newmar Mountain Aire vehicles, built on Freightliner XBR chassis and equipped with Cummins ISL engines. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak. |
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Consequence:
If the power steering hose contacts the power stud causing a power steering fluid leak, additional steering effort may be needed increasing the risk of a crash or an electrical arc may occur, increasing the risk of a fire. |
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Remedy:
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is FL-762. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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