Newmar Essex, London Aire, Mountain Aire, Ventana and 1 more (2018-2019): Service brakes, air
Recall 18V859000 · Dec 4, 2018 · Newmar Corporation
308
vehicles affected
308
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V859000
- Date
- Dec 4, 2018
- Maker
- Newmar Corporation
- Units affected
- 308
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air > Disc > Caliper
- Model years
- 2018-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Newmar | Essex | 2018-2019 |
| Newmar | London Aire | 2018-2019 |
| Newmar | Mountain Aire | 2018-2019 |
| Newmar | Ventana | 2018-2019 |
| Newmar | Ventana LE | 2018-2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V859000?
5 models: Newmar Essex (2018-2019), Newmar London Aire (2018-2019), Newmar Mountain Aire (2018-2019) and 2 more, about 308 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V859000?
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.
What can happen?
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, 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.