2015 NEWMAR VENTANA LE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 NEWMAR VENTANA LE
The 2015 NEWMAR VENTANA LE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR, STEERING. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Newmar Corporation for this model year.
Recalls for the 2015 NEWMAR VENTANA LE
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2015 NEWMAR VENTANA LE, potentially affecting up to 35,147 vehicles.
Recall 17V809000 — EQUIPMENT
| 34,699 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V270000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
| 59 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V270000 — STEERING
| 59 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V055000 — WHEELS:RIM
| 165 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V055000 — TIRES
| 165 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 NEWMAR VENTANA LE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 NEWMAR VENTANA LE.
Safety Rating for the 2015 NEWMAR VENTANA LE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 NEWMAR VENTANA LE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 NEWMAR VENTANA LE
Newmar Corporation has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 NEWMAR VENTANA LE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB466Amended — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
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 LOCTITE® thread sealant to the bolt threads. If there is no washer on the nut side of the bolt, add a flat washer. Reinstall and...
TSB 479 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 and allowing the chassis air...
TSB 479 — EQUIPMENT
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 and allowing the chassis air...
16V055 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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 Michelin tires? maximum...
TSB 452 — POWER TRAIN
NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN SPECIFIC MOTORHOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THIS RECALL IS THE RESULT OF INFORMATION PROVIDED TO NEWMAR BY DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. NHTSA#16V 270, TC# 2016-262 ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE FRONT SWAY BAR MOUNTING BRACKET MAY NOT...
TSB 450A — TIRES
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 MICHELIN TIRES MAXIMUM INFLATION RATING OF 130 PSI. NHTSA# 16V 055, TC# 2016-045 INFLATION...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 NEWMAR VENTANA LE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEWMAR VENTANA LE
- 2011 NEWMAR VENTANA LE — 0 complaints
- 2012 NEWMAR VENTANA LE — 0 complaints
- 2013 NEWMAR VENTANA LE — 0 complaints
- 2014 NEWMAR VENTANA LE — 0 complaints
- 2015 NEWMAR VENTANA LE (current)
- 2016 NEWMAR VENTANA LE — 1 complaint
- 2017 NEWMAR VENTANA LE — 0 complaints
- 2018 NEWMAR VENTANA LE — 0 complaints
- 2019 NEWMAR VENTANA LE — 0 complaints
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