Recall 18V062000: 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 18V062000 was filed by Newmar Corporation and received on January 19, 2018.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 1,249.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on February 9, 2018.
- Production dates listed: November 24, 2015 to December 18, 2017.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ventana, Ventana LE and Dutchstar motorhomes built on a Freightliner chassis. The low beam headlights do not also illuminate as intended when the high beam headlights are activated, reducing the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence (official text)
If the driver has reduced visibility, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities will reprogram the Freightliner chassis module, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. 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 to 2018 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2017 to 2018 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA LE | 2017 to 2018 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2017 Newmar Dutch Star listed in the notice
- 2018 Newmar Dutch Star listed in the notice
- 2017 Newmar Ventana listed in the notice
- 2018 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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