2017 NEWMAR VENTANA LE RECALL - #18V062000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : HEADLIGHTS
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ventana, Ventana LE and Dutchstar motorhomes built on a Freightliner chassis. The low beam headlights do not also illuminate as intended when the high beam headlights are activated, reducing the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2017 NEWMAR VENTANA LE |
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| Manufacturer |
Newmar Corporation |
| Manufactured between |
11/24/2015 - 12/18/2017 |
| Recalled on |
1/22/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Newmar Corporation |
| Owners Notified on |
2/9/2018 |
| # Affected |
1,249 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
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| Description |
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ventana, Ventana LE and Dutchstar motorhomes built on a Freightliner chassis. The low beam headlights do not also illuminate as intended when the high beam headlights are activated, reducing the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." |
| Consequences |
If the driver has reduced visibility, there would be an increased risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities will reprogram the Freightliner chassis module, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
2017 NEWMAR VENTANA LE Recall for EQUIPMENT
2017 NEWMAR VENTANA LE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2017 NEWMAR VENTANA LE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, CALIPER
2017 NEWMAR VENTANA LE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2017 NEWMAR VENTANA LE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2017 NEWMAR VENTANA LE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2017 NEWMAR VENTANA LE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2017 NEWMAR VENTANA LE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
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