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2016-2019 Newmar Dutch Star, Newmar Essex and others recall: exterior lighting

Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall on June 7, 2019. It covers about 2,003 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,003
reported
Jun 7, 2019
owners notified
Jul 18, 2019
related complaints
21

Exterior lighting

What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ventana LE and 2017-2019 Dutch Star, Essex, London Aire, Mountain Aire and Ventana, and 2018-2019 New Aire motorhomes built on a Daimler trucks chassis. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Risk
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will inspect and replace the rear PDM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V‑852.

Recall number 19V426000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 21 complaints about lights problems.

Questions about recall 19V426000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2019 Newmar Dutch Star, Newmar Essex and others exterior lighting?

Yes. Recall 19V426000, reported on June 7, 2019, covers about 2,003 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V426000?

Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will inspect and replace the rear PDM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V‑852.

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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