Vehicle recall 16V481000 · June 29, 2016
Newmar Dutch Star, Ventana and 1 more model
In the affected vehicles, when the windshield wipers are turned off, the headlights may also turn off.
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 2017 Ventana, Ventana VL, and Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured November 1, 2015, to June 24, 2016 and built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis. In the affected vehicles, when the windshield wipers are turned off, the headlights may also turn off. Additionally, the wiper arms may stop in an incorrect location blocking the driver's view, and the wiper motor may stall when under load.
- Consequence
- If the headlights go out or the wiper system does not operate properly, the driver's visibility may be adversely affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will update the wiper software, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar Customer Service Department 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
- 16V481000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 29, 2016
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Owner notification
- July 28, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 24
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer
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 (2017): 2017
- Newmar Ventana (2017): 2017
- Newmar Ventana VL (2017): 2017
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