NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V481000
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
Published June 29, 2016 · Recall initiated: June 29, 2016
What's the hazard
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ventana, Ventana VL, and Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured November 1, 2015, to June 24, 2016 and built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis. In the affected vehicles, when the windshield wipers are turned off, the headlights may also turn off. Additionally, the wiper arms may stop in an incorrect location blocking the driver's view, and the wiper motor may stall when under load.
What to do
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will update the wiper software, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar Customer Service Department at 1-800-731-8300.
Recall details
- Brand
- NEWMAR
- Model
- VENTANA VL
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Lot
- 2017 NEWMAR VENTANA VL | 2017 NEWMAR VENTANA | 2017 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US