Newmar Dutch Star, Ventana, Ventana VL (2017): Visibility
Recall 16V481000 · Jun 29, 2016 · Newmar Corporation
24
vehicles affected
24
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V481000
- Date
- Jun 29, 2016
- Maker
- Newmar Corporation
- Units affected
- 24
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Rear window wiper/washer
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ventana, Ventana VL, and Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured November 1, 2015, to June 24, 2016 and built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis. In the affected vehicles, when the windshield wipers are turned off, the headlights may also turn off. Additionally, the wiper arms may stop in an incorrect location blocking the driver's view, and the wiper motor may stall when under load.
What can happen
If the headlights go out or the wiper system does not operate properly, the driver's visibility may be adversely affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will update the wiper software, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar Customer Service Department at 1-800-731-8300.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Newmar | Dutch Star | 2017 |
| Newmar | Ventana | 2017 |
| Newmar | Ventana VL | 2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V481000?
3 models: Newmar Dutch Star (2017), Newmar Ventana (2017), Newmar Ventana VL (2017), about 24 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V481000?
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will update the wiper software, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar Customer Service Department at 1-800-731-8300.
What can happen?
If the headlights go out or the wiper system does not operate properly, the driver's visibility may be adversely affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.