| NHTSA Recall # | 138334 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 18V062000 |
| MFG Compaign # | |
| Manufacturer | Newmar Corporation |
| Supplier | NEWMAR |
| Brand | NEWMAR |
| Model | VENTANA |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Date of notification | 09/02/18 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 24/11/15 |
| End date of manufacturing | 18/12/17 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 19/01/18 |
| Report created | 22/01/18 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 1249 |
| Defect summary | Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 ventana, ventana le and dutchstar motorhomes built on a freightliner chassis. The low beam headlights do not also illuminate as intended when the high beam headlights are activated, reducing the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." |
| Consequence summary | If the driver has reduced visibility, there would be an increased risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | Newmar will notify owners, and daimler trucks north america authorized service facilities will reprogram the freightliner chassis module, free of charge. The recall began on february 9, 2018. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |