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18V-518 recall: Newmar

The affected vehicles have entry doors that have latch rods that may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open during transit.

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This campaign

Campaign number
18V-518
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Report received
August 6, 2018

Rigs named in this campaign

NHTSA named these model years. A model year on this list is not proof your VIN is included.

The problem

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Ventana LE, Mountain Aire, Essex, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, London Aire and King Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have entry doors that have latch rods that may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open during transit.

The safety risk

If the door opens during transit, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.

The remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will readjust the door latch rod, free of charge. The recall began September 5, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Dates

NHTSA received the report on August 6, 2018.

What to do next

Check the VIN at NHTSA before you treat this campaign as yours. If the lookup shows this campaign for your VIN, call a dealer or the manufacturer named in the remedy.

Your rights with an open recall

If NHTSA shows this campaign for your VIN, these answers explain who pays and what to do if a dealer will not do the repair.

Source

This page uses the campaign text NHTSA published.

Look up 18V-518 at NHTSA

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