2017 Newmar Dutch Star & 2017 Newmar Ventana recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Dutch Star and Ventana motorhomes manufactured May 17, 2016, to September 27, 2016. On certain motorhomes, the wardrobe slide out motor may have been installed without having a brake.
💥 The risk
If the slide out motor does not have a brake installed, the slide out box could extend unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motor and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall ibegan on December 16, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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
- 16V773000
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Vehicles affected
- 19
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Owner phone
- 1-800-731-8300
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 16, 2016
- Built
- May 17, 2016 – Sep 27, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.