Vehicle recall 15V803000 · November 30, 2015
Newmar Dutch Star, Ventana and 2 more models
The affected vehicles have cargo door lock actuators that may overheat and melt the actuator housing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ventana and Dutch Star motorhomes and model year 2014 Mountain Aire and Essex motorhomes manufactured May 31, 2015, to January 21, 2015. The affected vehicles have cargo door lock actuators that may overheat and melt the actuator housing.
- Consequence
- A door lock actuator that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new low voltage disconnect module and wire harness for the door lock actuator, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V803000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 30, 2015
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Owner notification
- January 4, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,085
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring; Latches/locks/linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Newmar Dutch Star (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
- Newmar Essex (2014): 2014
- Newmar Mountain Aire (2014): 2014
- Newmar Ventana (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
Has your Newmar been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Newmar dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.