2008 NEWMAR VENTANA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 NEWMAR VENTANA
The 2008 NEWMAR VENTANA 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, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by NEWMAR CORPORATION for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 NEWMAR VENTANA
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2008 NEWMAR VENTANA, potentially affecting up to 40,123 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 16V501000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
| 742 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1998-2010 Dutch Star, 2008 Kountry Star, 2008-2009 All Star and Ventana, 2009-2010 Dutch Aire, 2014-2015 King Aire and 2015 Essex motorhomes, built on a Spartan Motors chassis. In the affected vehicles, the flexible exhaust tube may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.
Consequence: If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect the alignment of the tubes, correcting them and replacing any that are torn. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2016. Owners may contact...
View full details →Recall 16V008000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 3,712 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 Bay Star, Dutch Star, and Ventana, 2012-2014 Bay Star Sport and Ventana VL, 2008-2015 Canyon Star, 2009-2010 Dutch Aire and 2008 Kountry Star motorhomes manufactured May 29, 2007, to January 14, 2015, and equipped with certain Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps manufactured by Lippert Components. The bolt that attaches the...
Consequence: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791 or Lippert Customer service at 574-537-8900....
View full details →Recall 14V602000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 561 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Bay Star, Ventana VT/VL, Dutch Aire, Dutch Star, All-Star, Mountain Aire, and Essex motorhomes manufactured January 16, 2007, to May 24, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the circuit breaker for the refrigerator heated water line may be incorrect for the amperage draw.
Consequence: A circuit breaker that is incorrectly rated for the amperage need increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorhome and verify that the circuit breaker rating is correct for the amperage draw, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2014. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
View full details →Recall 08V075000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 409 vehicles affected
Defect: NEWMAR IS RECALLING 409 MY 2007-2008 ALL STAR, DUTCH STAR, VENTANA, AND KOUNTRY STAR DIESEL PUSHERS MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THERE MAY BE A LOOSE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE BUS BAR AND A GRID PAD DUE TO THE PINS BEING SLIGHTLY SMALLER DIAMETERS AFTER ASSEMBLY. ELECTRICAL POWER MAY BE LOST TO COMPONENTS OF THE MAJOR CHASSIS OPERATING SYSTEMS (ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, STARTING, COOLING)...
Consequence: EACH VEHICLE COULD POTENTIALLY EXPERIENCE A UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCE WHERE ONE OR A COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS COULD OCCUR: LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, STARTING AND ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMS, OPERATION OF THE RIGHT CHASSIS STOP/TURN SIGNAL AND RIGHT TRAILER STOP/TURN SIGNAL, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, AUXILIARY BRAKE SYSTEM, THE HEATER ELEMENTS IN THE AIR DRYER, AND THE HEATER ELEMENT IN THE WATER-IN- FUEL SEPARATOR.
Remedy: NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH SPARTAN TO REPAIR THESE MOTOR HOMES (PLEASE SEE 07V363). THE DVEC BUSSMANN BOX WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400 OR NEWMAR AT 574-773-7791.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 NEWMAR VENTANA
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 NEWMAR VENTANA.
Safety Rating for the 2008 NEWMAR VENTANA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 NEWMAR VENTANA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 NEWMAR VENTANA
NEWMAR CORPORATION has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 NEWMAR VENTANA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
343 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
NEWMAR CORPORATION: ALL MOTORIZED RV. A THERMAL LIMIT SWITCH IS ADDED TO CERTAIN 1200 LR, 1200 LRIM, AND 1201 LRIM REFRIGERATORS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE EXCESS OR OVERHEATING CONDITIONS IN THE HEATER AREA OF THE COOLING UNIT TO EXCEED A CERTAIN LEVEL. *PE
324 — STEERING
NEWMAR CORP. - POTENTIAL LEAK IN STEERING GEAR SEALS. MODELS ALL STAR & VENTANA. *NJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 NEWMAR VENTANA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEWMAR VENTANA
- 2006 NEWMAR VENTANA — 0 complaints
- 2007 NEWMAR VENTANA — 0 complaints
- 2008 NEWMAR VENTANA (current)
- 2009 NEWMAR VENTANA — 0 complaints
- 2010 NEWMAR VENTANA — 0 complaints
- 2011 NEWMAR VENTANA — 0 complaints
- 2012 NEWMAR VENTANA — 0 complaints
- 2013 NEWMAR VENTANA — 1 complaint
Other NEWMAR Models
- NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 208 total complaints
- NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 80 total complaints
- NEWMAR BAY STAR — 57 total complaints
- NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR — 54 total complaints
- NEWMAR LONDON AIRE — 32 total complaints
- NEWMAR NEW AIRE — 28 total complaints
- NEWMAR NEWMAR — 23 total complaints
- NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE — 14 total complaints