Newmar Ventana Diesel Pusher 2011

Model Ventana Diesel Pusher made in 2011 by Newmar got 4 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to steering. . Technical service bulletines regarding seat belts. There was one recall concerning electrical system .

Model 2011

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
10V228000NEWMAR CORPORATIONfrom 10/13/2009 to 04/12/2010V (Vehicle)152MFRNEWMAR CORPORATION05/27/201005/27/2010
Defect SummaryNewmar is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 motor homes manufactured from october 13, 2009 through april 12, 2010. these motor homes may contain a defective crimp connection in the auxiliary battery cable assembly. the defective connection may result in an inadequate electrical connection or disengagement of the cable. resultant electrical arcing and overheating may generate sufficient heat for ignition of surrounding materials.
Consequence SummaryFailure of the connection may result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryThe manufacturer has not yet provided a remedy or an owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SEAT BELTS
TSB-37204/30/201010034235Newmar corp.: failed amsafe seat belts being returned to newmar for warranty coverage. please note that when changing out warranty amsafe seat belts, both harness strap with clip and buckle portion will need to be returned. all motorized10/27/2010

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING
07/17/20102000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2011 newmar ventana. the contact stated that the headlights, taillights, turn signals, back up camera, exhaust brakes and cruise control did not function at all beginning in july 2010. the vehicle was taken to three authorized dealerships; the steering control module was finally replaced at the third dealership. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that they would call him back but had not at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was approximately 3,600. the failure mileage was approximately 2,000-bk