CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Problem
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Ventana LE, Mountain Aire, Essex, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, London Aire and King Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have entry doors that have latch rods that may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open during transit.
- Risk
- If the door opens during transit, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will readjust the door latch rod, free of charge. The recall began September 5, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The entry door latch rods on certain motorhomes may be improperly adjusted, so the door can open while the vehicle is in motion.
If the entry door opens during transit, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash. Owners should be cautious about the door's condition and avoid driving until the issue is addressed if they are concerned.
Newmar will notify owners, and authorized dealers will readjust the door latch rod free of charge. Owners can contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Newmar Dutch Star | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| Newmar Essex | 20182019 |
| Newmar King Aire | 20182019 |
| Newmar London Aire | 20182019 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 20182019 |
| Newmar New Aire | 20182019 |
| Newmar Ventana | 20182019 |
| Newmar Ventana LE | 20182019 |