CarRecallWatch- Component
- TIRES; WHEELS:RIM
- Problem
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ventana, and 2015-2016 Ventana LE vehicles manufactured January 16, 2015, to January 13, 2016 built on Freightliner Chassis. The affected vehicles may have a front rim maximum pounds per square inch (psi) rating of 120psi which is lower than the Michelin tires maximum inflation rating of 130 psi.
- Risk
- If the tires are inflated to their maximum pressure, the rims may suddenly fail due to being over pressurized, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and at the owner's choice dealers will either install a new Federal Tag Label with the correct psi rating or install 130 psi rated front rims. The recall began on March 22, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015 and 2016 Newmar Ventana and Ventana LE motorhomes, built on Freightliner chassis and made between January 16, 2015 and January 13, 2016, may have front rims rated for a maximum of 120 psi. The Michelin tires on these vehicles can take up to 130 psi, so the rim rating is lower than the tire rating.
If the tires are inflated to their maximum pressure, the front rims may suddenly fail from over-pressurization, which increases the risk of a crash.
Newmar will notify owners. At the owner's choice, an authorized dealer will either install a new Federal Tag Label with the correct psi rating or install front rims rated for 130 psi, at no cost. Owners can contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Newmar Ventana | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Newmar Ventana LE | 20152016 |