2015 Newmar Ventana Le problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (3)
Equipment 2017-12-15 · campaign 17V809000 · 34,699 vehicles
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V809-2309.pdf. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve a
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information or owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17E-062.
Suspension:front:stabilizer Bar 2016-05-04 · campaign 16V270000 · 59 vehicles
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ventana, and Ventana LE vehicles manufactured March 27, 2015, to February 8, 2016, built on a Freightliner chassis. The front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.
Risk: If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers for Daimler Trucks, manufacturer of the chassis, will modify the sway bar mounting, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2016. Owners should contact Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1-800-547-0712, or e-mail them at DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com to locate a service center. Owners may also contact the Newmar service department at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 208.
Wheels:rim 2016-02-02 · campaign 16V055000 · 165 vehicles
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ventana, and 2015-2016 Ventana LE vehicles manufactured January 16, 2015, to January 13, 2016 built on Freightliner Chassis. The affected vehicles may have a front rim maximum pounds per square inch (psi) rating of 120psi which is lower than the Michelin tires maximum inflation rating of 130 psi.
Risk: If the tires are inflated to their maximum pressure, the rims may suddenly fail due to being over pressurized, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Newmar will notify owners, and at the owner's choice dealers will either install a new Federal Tag Label with the correct psi rating or install 130 psi rated front rims. The recall began on March 22, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791.
Service bulletins (13)
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.
Equipment:mechanical 2022-01-03 · TSB466Amended · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
check for proper torque of all mounting bolts on all electric slideout motors. if any bolt is under- torqued, remove the bolt, and add blue loctiteâ® thread sealant to the bolt threads. if there is no washer on the nut side of the bolt, add a flat washer. reinstall and torque all 5/16â bolts to 19
Equipment:mechanical 2022-01-03 · TSB472Amended · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
check for proper torque of all mounting bolts on all electric slideout motors. if any bolt is under- torqued, remove the bolt, and add blue loctiteâ® thread sealant to the bolt threads. if there is no washer on the nut side of the bolt, add a flat washer. reinstall and torque all 5/16" bolts to 19 f
Engine 2017-09-21 · TSB 493 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
daimler trucks north america has issued field service campaign sf543a. in response, newmar is publishing tsb 493. issue: on specific vehicles equipped with stoneridge light bar control units (lbcu), the instrument panel odometer value may reset and no longer match the engine ecu odometer value.
Equipment 2017-09-14 · TSB 479 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
newmar corporation has decided that certain coaches built on a freightliner chassis and equipped with equalizer leveling jacks may have air bags that do not inflate correctly during jack retraction, which could cause air depletion from the air bags. issue: equalizer recommends starting the coach an
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2017-08-25 · 15V808 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on nhtsa recall: newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. issue: certain motorhomes may have a defective refrigerator travel latch that may activate without the user?s knowl
Wheels 2017-08-16 · 16V055 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on nhtsa recall: newmar corporation has decided a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. on certain motorhomes built on freightliner chassis, the front rims maximum rating is 120 psi, which is lower than the mi
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