Monday, September 03, 2018
RV RELATED RECALLS ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2018 FOR NEWMAR AND THOR MOTOR COACH
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V505000
Manufacturer Newmar Corporation
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 119
Summary
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Newmar Ventana LE and Ventana motorhomes, 2018 Mountain Aire and Essex motorhomes, and 2017-2018 London Aire motorhomes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and authorized Daimler Trucks service centers will inspect the caliper mounting bolts and tighten them to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-353.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V507000
Manufacturer Thor Motor Coach
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 175
Summary
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Thor Aria motorhomes and 2017-2019 Thor Venetian motorhomes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and authorized Daimler Trucks service centers will inspect the caliper mounting bolts and tighten them to the proper specification, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000159.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V518000
Manufacturer Newmar Corporation
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 239
Summary
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Ventana LE, Mountain Aire, Essex, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, London Aire and King Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have entry doors that have latch rods that may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open during transit.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will readjust the door latch rod, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 5, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
