Recall 16V826000
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Dutch Star and Ventana motorhomes manufactured January 22, 2016, to November 7, 2016, equipped with Cummins ISL engines. These vehicles, built on a Freightliner chassis, have a power steering hose that may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Safety Consequence
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose for proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2017. Owners may contact Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 809.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2016 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2017 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2017 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.