Vehicle recall 08V443000 · August 29, 2008
2008-2009 Newmar Ventana DP
After some period of use and due to the unshielded proximity of the primary engine exhaust system, thermal breakdown of the polyethylene moisture barrier may occur and could…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Newmar is recalling 148 my 2008-2009 ventana dp motor homes. After some period of use and due to the unshielded proximity of the primary engine exhaust system, thermal breakdown of the polyethylene moisture barrier may occur and could result in auto-ignition and combustion.
- Consequence
- The location of the moisture barrier (on the underside of the main floor above the engine compartment), in relation to the unshielded primary engine exhaust system, may present a fire hazard.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add the omitted heat shield. The recall is expected to begin during September 2008. Owners may contact newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
- Notes
- Customers may 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V443000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 29, 2008
- Filed by
- NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- October 31, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 148
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Newmar Ventana DP (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
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