Recall 18V859000: 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 18V859000 was filed by Newmar Corporation and received on December 4, 2018.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 308.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on January 10, 2019.
- Production dates listed: November 10, 2017 to October 31, 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 Essex, Ventana LE, Ventana, London Aire, and Mountain Aire vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened.
Consequence (official text)
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
Newmar has notified owners, and Daimler Trucks North America dealers will inspect and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-703.
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 18V-703.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2018 to 2019 |
| NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE | 2018 to 2019 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN 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 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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