NEWMAR VENTANA 2021: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V166000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR VENTANA 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-05-16 2022-03-17 2022-03-18

Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation

Component: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1277

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Newmar Corporation "Newmar" is recalling certain 2021-2022 New Aire, Essex, King Aire, Ventana, Kountry Star, London Aire, Dutch Star and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The upper bolt connecting the steering column may not have been properly tightened, causing the nut to loosen off the bolt, potentially resulting in loss of steering control.

Consequence

Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the upper and lower bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service 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.nhtsa.gov.