2011 Newmar Ventana Dp problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment 2011-04-12 · campaign 11V235000 · 5,486 vehicles
Defect: NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200 SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
Risk: THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Fix: NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables 2010-05-27 · campaign 10V228000 · 152 vehicles
Defect: NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 13, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 12, 2010. THESE MOTOR HOMES MAY CONTAIN A DEFECTIVE CRIMP CONNECTION IN THE AUXILIARY BATTERY CABLE ASSEMBLY. THE DEFECTIVE CONNECTION MAY RESULT IN AN INADEQUATE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OR DISENGAGEMENT OF THE CABLE. RESULTANT ELECTRICAL ARCING AND OVERHEATING MAY GENERATE SUFFICIENT HEAT FOR IGNITION OF SURROUNDING MATERIALS.
Risk: FAILURE OF THE CONNECTION MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Fix: NEWMAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-800-731-8300.
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2011-04-13 · TSB-388 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
newmar corp: 2010-2011 diesel pushers. the hydraulic filter head may reversed. *rm
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 2011-02-04 · SB-382 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
newmar corporation: there may be inaccurate fuel guage readings. *rm
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2010-09-30 · TSB-377 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
newmar: warranty claim may be denied by evans tempcon, if warranty parts not replaced with original oem part. *pe
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2010-09-24 · TSB-374 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
newmar: limited quantity of units with dometic awnings 198 or over that were installed with 1 anti billow stud. due to potential risk of damage while in transit, an upgrade kit is requested to be installed. *pe
Seat Belts 2010-04-30 · TSB-372 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
newmar corp.: failed amsafe seat belts being returned to newmar for warranty coverage. please note that when changing out warranty amsafe seat belts, both harness strap with clip and buckle portion will need to be returned. all motorized models and all model years are included. *pe
What owners report
2010-08-25 · Steering · 2,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 newmar ventana diesel pusher. the contact stated that the headlights, taillights, turn signals, back up camera, exhaust brakes and cruise control failed. the vehicle was taken to three authorized dealers before the steering control module was replaced by the third dealer. the manufacturer would not provide any assistance…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.