Campaign 18V-518

Affected vehicles have entry doors that have latch rods that may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open during transit

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Defect summary

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Ventana LE, Mountain Aire, Essex, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, London Aire and King Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have entry doors that have latch rods that may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open during transit.

Consequence

If the door opens during transit, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will readjust the door latch rod, free of charge. The recall began September 5, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 18V518000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

8 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about equipment on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 18V-518
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
NewmarDutch Star2018 to 20190
NewmarEssex2018 to 20190
NewmarKing Aire2018 to 20190
NewmarLondon Aire2018 to 20190
NewmarMountain Aire2018 to 20190
NewmarNEW Aire2018 to 20190
NewmarVentana2018 to 20190
NewmarVentana LE2018 to 20190
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.