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Newmar Ventana Recall 16V270: Front Sway Bar Can Loosen and Detach, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 16V270, reported May 4, 2016, 59 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2015-2016 Newmar Ventana motorhomes built on a Freightliner chassis may have front sway bar mounting brackets that do not fit properly on the axle. This can cause the mounting bolts to bend or loosen over time.

If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle. This affects vehicle handling and increases the risk of a crash.

The repair is free. Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will modify the sway bar mounting at no charge. To find an authorized service center, contact Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1-800-547-0712 or [email protected], or contact Newmar's service department at 1-800-731-8300 (Newmar recall number 16V 208). You can also check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V270Newmar Corporation
Component
STEERING; SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
Problem
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ventana, and Ventana LE vehicles manufactured March 27, 2015, to February 8, 2016, built on a Freightliner chassis. The front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.
Risk
If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers for Daimler Trucks, manufacturer of the chassis, will modify the sway bar mounting, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2016. Owners should contact Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1-800-547-0712, or e-mail them at [email protected] to locate a service center. Owners may also contact the Newmar service department at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 208.
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.

Affected vehicles

Newmar Ventana20152016
Newmar Ventana LE20152016