Recall 16V773000: Newmar Corporation
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 16V773000 was filed by Newmar Corporation and received on October 24, 2016.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 19.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on December 16, 2016.
- Production dates listed: May 17, 2016 to September 27, 2016.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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The absence of a recall in this dataset does not establish that a vehicle is safe.
Defect summary (official text)
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.
Consequence (official text)
If the slide out motor does not have a brake installed, the slide out box could extend unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
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.
Notes and contacts as published
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.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2017 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2017 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2017 Newmar Dutch Star listed in the notice
- 2017 Newmar Ventana listed in the notice
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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