2008–2009 Newmar Ventana DP recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
Newmar is recalling 148 my 2008-2009 Ventana DP motor homes. After some period of use and due to the unshielded proximity of the primary engine exhaust system, thermal breakdown of the polyethylene moisture barrier may occur and could result in auto-ignition and combustion.
💥 The risk
The location of the moisture barrier (on the underside of the main floor above the engine compartment), in relation to the unshielded primary engine exhaust system, may present a fire hazard.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will add the omitted heat shield. The recall is expected to begin during september 2008. Owners may contact newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V443000
- Manufacturer
- NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Vehicles affected
- 148
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 31, 2008
- Built
- Jun 1, 2007 – Aug 27, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.