2014 NEWMAR VENTANA RECALL - #18V198000
RECALL FOR STEERING : HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST : HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2014 NEWMAR VENTANA |
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| Manufacturer |
Newmar Corporation |
| Manufactured between |
6/14/2010 - 5/10/2016 |
| Recalled on |
3/29/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Newmar Corporation |
| Owners Notified on |
5/24/2018 |
| # Affected |
2,139 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 |
2014 NEWMAR VENTANA Recall for EQUIPMENT
2014 NEWMAR VENTANA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2014 NEWMAR VENTANA Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2014 NEWMAR VENTANA Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2014 NEWMAR VENTANA Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2014 NEWMAR VENTANA Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2014 NEWMAR VENTANA Recall for EQUIPMENT
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