Newmar Corporation | NHTSA Recall #16V826000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V826000 by Newmar Corporation. Affecting model year 2016-2017 dutch star and ventana motorhomes manufactured january 22, 2016, to november 7, 2016, equipped with cummins isl engines Includes 370 affected units, Power Steering Fluid Leak or Electrical Arcing, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2016-2017 dutch star and ventana motorhomes manufactured january 22, 2016, to november 7, 2016, equipped with cummins isl engines
Defect Summary
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 dutch star and ventana motorhomes manufactured january 22, 2016, to november 7, 2016, equipped with cummins isl engines. these vehicles, built on a freightliner chassis, have a power steering hose that 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.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose for proper clearance, free of charge. the recall began on december 16, 2017. owners may contact freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. newmar's number for this recall is 16v 809.