Recall 18V518000: 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 18V518000 was filed by Newmar Corporation and received on August 6, 2018.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 239.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on September 5, 2018.
- Production dates listed: January 10, 2018 to April 6, 2018.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
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 (official text)
If the door opens during transit, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy (official text)
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 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 | 2018 to 2019 |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2018 to 2019 |
| NEWMAR | KING AIRE | 2018 to 2019 |
| NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE | 2018 to 2019 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2018 to 2019 |
| NEWMAR | NEW AIRE | 2018 to 2019 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2018 to 2019 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA LE | 2018 to 2019 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2018 Newmar Dutch Star listed in the notice
- 2019 Newmar Dutch Star listed in the notice
- 2018 Newmar Mountain Aire listed in the notice
- 2019 Newmar Mountain Aire listed in the notice
- 2018 Newmar Ventana listed in the notice
- 2019 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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