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2016-2017 Newmar Dutch Star and Newmar Ventana recall: hose, piping, and connections

Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall on November 15, 2016. It covers about 370 vehicles.

vehicles affected
370
reported
Nov 15, 2016
owners notified
Dec 16, 2016

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

What is wrong
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.
Risk
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 16V826000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V826000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Newmar Dutch Star and Newmar Ventana hose, piping, and connections?

Yes. Recall 16V826000, reported on November 15, 2016, covers about 370 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V826000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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