Newmar Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, Ventana (2011-2017): Steering
Recall 18V198000 · Mar 27, 2018 · Newmar Corporation
2,139
vehicles affected
2,139
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V198000
- Date
- Mar 27, 2018
- Maker
- Newmar Corporation
- Units affected
- 2,139
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Hydraulic power assist > Hose, piping, and connections
- Model years
- 2011-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Newmar Ventana, 2011-2017 Newmar Dutch Star, and 2011-2014 Newmar Mountain Aire vehicles, built on Freightliner XBR chassis and equipped with Cummins ISL engines. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
What can happen
If the power steering hose contacts the power stud causing a power steering fluid leak, additional steering effort may be needed increasing the risk of a crash or an electrical arc may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is FL-762.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 15 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Newmar | Dutch Star | 2011-2017 |
| Newmar | Mountain Aire | 2011-2014 |
| Newmar | Ventana | 2014-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V198000?
3 models: Newmar Dutch Star (2011-2017), Newmar Mountain Aire (2011-2014), Newmar Ventana (2014-2017), about 2,139 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V198000?
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is FL-762.
What can happen?
If the power steering hose contacts the power stud causing a power steering fluid leak, additional steering effort may be needed increasing the risk of a crash or an electrical arc may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.