2011 NEWMAR VENTANA DP — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 NEWMAR VENTANA DP
The 2011 NEWMAR VENTANA DP has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 NEWMAR VENTANA DP
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2011 NEWMAR VENTANA DP, potentially affecting up to 5,638 vehicles.
Recall 11V235000 — EQUIPMENT
| 5,486 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 10V228000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 152 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE CONNECTION MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 NEWMAR VENTANA DP
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 NEWMAR VENTANA DP. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,600 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,000.
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. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,600 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,000.
Safety Rating for the 2011 NEWMAR VENTANA DP
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 NEWMAR VENTANA DP in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 NEWMAR VENTANA DP
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 NEWMAR VENTANA DP
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEWMAR VENTANA DP
- 2006 NEWMAR VENTANA DP — 0 complaints
- 2007 NEWMAR VENTANA DP — 0 complaints
- 2008 NEWMAR VENTANA DP — 0 complaints
- 2009 NEWMAR VENTANA DP — 0 complaints
- 2010 NEWMAR VENTANA DP — 0 complaints
- 2011 NEWMAR VENTANA DP (current)
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