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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V198000

2012 Newmar Mountain Aire | 2012 Newmar Dutch Star | 2011 Newmar Dutch Star | 2014 Newmar Dutch Star | 2016 Newmar Dutch Star | 2013 Newmar Mountain Aire | 2014 Newmar Ventana | 2014 Newmar Mountain Aire | 2017 Newmar Ventana | 2015 Newmar Ventana | 2017 Newmar Dutch Star | 2015 Newmar Dutch Star | 2013 Newmar Dutch Star | 2016 Newmar Ventana — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Published March 29, 2018 · Recall initiated: March 27, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V198000, published March 29, 2018 and initiated March 27, 2018. Recalling firm: Newmar Corporation; 2012 Newmar Mountain Aire | 2012 Newmar Dutch Star | 2011 Newmar Dutch Star | 2014 Newmar Dutch Star | 2016 Newmar Dutch Star | 2013 Newmar Mountain Aire | 2014 Newmar Ventana | 2014 Newmar Mountain Aire | 2017 Newmar Ventana | 2015 Newmar Ventana | 2017 Newmar Dutch Star | 2015 Newmar Dutch Star | 2013 Newmar Dutch Star | 2016 Newmar Ventana — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections.

What's the hazard

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Newmar Ventana, 2011-2017 Newmar Dutch Star, and 2011-2014 Newmar Mountain Aire vehicles, built on Freightliner XBR chassis and equipped with Cummins ISL engines. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.

What to do

Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is FL-762.

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Recall details

Brand
NEWMAR
Model
MOUNTAIN AIRE
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Lot
2012 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2012 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR | 2011 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR | 2014 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR | 2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR | 2013 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2014 NEWMAR VENTANA | 2014 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2017 NEWMAR VENTANA | 2015 NEWMAR VENTANA | 2017 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR | 2015 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR | 2013 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR | 2016 NEWMAR VENTANA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Newmar Mountain Aire | 2012 Newmar Dutch Star | 2011 Newmar Dutch Star | 2014 Newmar Dutch Star | 2016 Newmar Dutch Star | 2013 Newmar Mountain Aire | 2014 Newmar Ventana | 2014 Newmar Mountain Aire | 2017 Newmar Ventana | 2015 Newmar Ventana | 2017 Newmar Dutch Star | 2015 Newmar Dutch Star | 2013 Newmar Dutch Star | 2016 Newmar Ventana — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V198000 on March 29, 2018. Reported hazard: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Newmar Ventana, 2011-2017 Newmar Dutch Star, and 2011-2014 Newmar Mountain Aire vehicles, built on Freightliner XBR chassis and equipped with Cummins ISL engines. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.

What should I do if I have this product?

Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is FL-762.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NEWMAR. Model: MOUNTAIN AIRE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)