2013 NEWMAR VENTANA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
6
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 NEWMAR VENTANA
The 2013 NEWMAR VENTANA has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 NEWMAR VENTANA
NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2013 NEWMAR VENTANA, potentially affecting up to 42,957 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 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 15V808000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 979 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 King Aire, 2009-2014 Essex, 2011-2015 Mountain Aire, Ventana, and Dutch Star, 2012-2014 Ventana LE, 2012-2015 Canyon Star, and 2015 London Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with refrigerator door latches that may inadvertently lock without the operator's knowledge.
Consequence: If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new replacement door latch that will not automatically latch, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
View full details →Recall 15V808000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 979 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 King Aire, 2009-2014 Essex, 2011-2015 Mountain Aire, Ventana, and Dutch Star, 2012-2014 Ventana LE, 2012-2015 Canyon Star, and 2015 London Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with refrigerator door latches that may inadvertently lock without the operator's knowledge.
Consequence: If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new replacement door latch that will not automatically latch, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
View full details →Recall 14V098000 — EQUIPMENT
| 599 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Bay Star Sport, Bay Star, Canyon Star, Ventana LE, Ventana, Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, and Essex recreational vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, through November 15, 2013, and equipped with Frigidaire KG series microwaves. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own.
Consequence: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners and dealers. The recall began on April 17, 2014. Owners may contact Newmar at 1-800-731-8300.
View full details →Recall 13V169000 — EQUIPMENT
| 111 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2013 Bay Star Sport, Ventana and Ventana LE and model year 2013-2014 Bay Star, Canyon Star and Dutch Star motorhomes. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.
Consequence: If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on June 28, 2013. Owners may contact Newmar at 1-574-773-7791 or Dometic at...
View full details →Recall 12V578000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
| 626 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 Ventana Class A, Dutch Star Class A, and Mountain Aire Class A model motor homes manufactured from January 25, 2010, through September 19, 2012, built on Freightliner brand XB and XC custom chassis. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an...
Consequence: Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Daimler Trucks (DTNA) will notify owners on behalf of Newmar, and Freightliner dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall is expected to begin...
View full details →Recall 12V578000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 626 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 Ventana Class A, Dutch Star Class A, and Mountain Aire Class A model motor homes manufactured from January 25, 2010, through September 19, 2012, built on Freightliner brand XB and XC custom chassis. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an...
Consequence: Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Daimler Trucks (DTNA) will notify owners on behalf of Newmar, and Freightliner dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall is expected to begin...
View full details →Recall 12V578000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 626 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 Ventana Class A, Dutch Star Class A, and Mountain Aire Class A model motor homes manufactured from January 25, 2010, through September 19, 2012, built on Freightliner brand XB and XC custom chassis. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an...
Consequence: Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Daimler Trucks (DTNA) will notify owners on behalf of Newmar, and Freightliner dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall is expected to begin...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 NEWMAR VENTANA
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 NEWMAR VENTANA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NEWMAR VENTANA MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY SINCE THE FUEL LINE RAN RIGHT BY THE TIRES AND WERE EXPOSED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IF IMPACTED BY ANY DEBRIS, IT COULD CAUSED A LEAK AND ULTIMATELY A FIRE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Safety Rating for the 2013 NEWMAR VENTANA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 NEWMAR VENTANA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 NEWMAR VENTANA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 NEWMAR VENTANA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEWMAR VENTANA
- 2008 NEWMAR VENTANA — 0 complaints
- 2009 NEWMAR VENTANA — 0 complaints
- 2010 NEWMAR VENTANA — 0 complaints
- 2011 NEWMAR VENTANA — 0 complaints
- 2012 NEWMAR VENTANA — 0 complaints
- 2013 NEWMAR VENTANA (current)
- 2014 NEWMAR VENTANA — 2 complaints
- 2015 NEWMAR VENTANA — 0 complaints
- 2016 NEWMAR VENTANA — 6 complaints
- 2017 NEWMAR VENTANA — 2 complaints
- 2018 NEWMAR VENTANA — 2 complaints
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