2016 NEWMAR VENTANA Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 NEWMAR VENTANA has 0 complaints and 10 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners report issues mostly related to various mechanical and electrical components as outlined in the recall data. Common concerns involve steering, suspension, electrical system wiring, lighting, and equipment functionality.
There are 10 recalls affecting this model, covering critical systems including electrical wiring, suspension, steering, lighting, and safety equipment. These recalls address potential fire risks, crash risks, and equipment malfunctions, with remedies typically involving inspections, modifications, and part replacements free of charge.
Recalls- Electrical System Wiring. NHTSA recall 17V830000 affects 2,915 vehicles. A loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) may lead to heat buildup, increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten the connection free of charge; recall began February 5, 2018.
- Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar. Recall 16V270000 covers 59 vehicles. Improperly fitting sway bar mounting brackets can cause bolts to bend or loosen, risking detachment and compromised handling. Daimler Trucks dealers will modify the mounting at no cost; recall started June 14, 2016.
- Steering System. Also under recall 16V270000, the sway bar issue impacts steering safety similarly. The recall fixes include modifying the sway bar mounting to prevent detachment and improve handling.
- Incomplete Vehicle Label. Recall 16V041000 involves 283 vehicles with labels overstating the maximum front tire inflation at 130 psi instead of 120 psi. Overinflation may cause tire failure and increase crash risk. Freightliner provides corrected labels free of charge; recall initiated February 29, 2016.
- Power Steering Hose Routing. Recall 18V198000 affects 2,139 vehicles where incorrect hose routing may cause rubbing against the starter motor power stud, potentially causing electrical arcing and fluid leaks. Dealers will reroute the hose free of charge; recall began May 24, 2018.
- Headlight Functionality. Recall 18V245000 covers 2,038 vehicles. Low beam headlights turn off when high beams activate, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will fix the wiring to ensure simultaneous illumination free of cost; recall started May 18, 2018.
- Power Steering Hose Routing Duplicate. Recall 16V826000 affects 370 vehicles with the same hose routing defect as recall 18V198000. Dealers will reroute the hose to prevent electrical arcing and fire risks free of charge; recall started December 16, 2017.
- Powered Night Shades Operation. Recall 17V420000 involves 1,289 vehicles where remote lowering of night shades is possible when ignition is ON, potentially blocking driver visibility. Dealers will install a relay to disable remote operation while driving free of charge; recall began July 28, 2017.
- Fire Extinguisher Malfunction. Recall 17V809000 covers 34,699 motorhomes with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers that may clog, require excessive force to activate, or have a nozzle detachment risk. Owners will be instructed to obtain replacements from Kidde free of charge; recall started February 7, 2018.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues for the 2016 NEWMAR VENTANA may want to review their rights under their state’s lemon law. These laws may provide protections when defects affect vehicle safety or use and are not adequately repaired within a reasonable timeframe.
2016 NEWMAR VENTANA Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
43792
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 NEWMAR VENTANA
2038 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Newmar Ventana, 2015-2016 Newmar London Aire, and 2013-2017 Newmar Dutch Star motorhomes. When switching from using the low beam headlights to the high beam headlights, the low beam headlights go out when the intention was to have both beams illuminate.
Risk: Without the low beams also illuminated when the high beams are on, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 NEWMAR VENTANA
2139 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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.
Risk: If the power steering hose contacts the power stud causing a power steering fluid leak, additional steering effort may be needed increasing the risk of a crash or an electrical arc may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
2016 NEWMAR VENTANA
2915 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2018 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, New Aire, Ventana and Ventana LE motorhomes. These vehicles may have a loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), possibly resulting in a build up of heat.
Risk: The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
2016 NEWMAR VENTANA
34699 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V809-2309.pdf. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2016 NEWMAR VENTANA
1289 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Newmar Dutch Star and 2015-2017 Newmar Ventana motorhomes. In the affected motorhomes, the driver side and passenger side powered night shades can be lowered by using the remote when the ignition is in the ON position.
Risk: If the vehicle is being driven and the button on the remote is pushed, the night shades may lower, blocking the driver's view, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 NEWMAR VENTANA
283 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ventana, and Dutch Star vehicles manufactured March 19, 2015, to January 21, 2016 on Freightliner chassis. The affected vehicles have an "Incomplete Vehicle Label" that incorrectly lists the maximum front tire inflation level to be 130 pounds per square inch (psi), when the correct level is 120 psi.
Risk: If the tire is overinflated due to the incorrect label, the tire may unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 NEWMAR VENTANA
59 vehicles affected
STEERING
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ventana, and Ventana LE vehicles manufactured March 27, 2015, to February 8, 2016, built on a Freightliner chassis. The front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.
Risk: If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 NEWMAR VENTANA
370 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Dutch Star and Ventana motorhomes manufactured January 22, 2016, to November 7, 2016, equipped with Cummins ISL engines. These vehicles, built on a Freightliner chassis, have a power steering hose that 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.
Risk: Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.