NEWMAR VENTANA 2017: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V197000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR VENTANA 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-04-18 2019-03-13 2019-03-14

Production Dates: 2017-04-12 - 2018-02-23

Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18V-913

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Newmar Corporation "Newmar" is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ventana motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks North America "DTNA" chassis equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.

Consequence

Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-547-0712 to locate a Qualified Service Center or can contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-913.

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.