Vehicle recall 18V505000 · August 2, 2018
Newmar Ventana, Ventana LE and 3 more models
The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Newmar Ventana LE and Ventana motorhomes, 2018 Mountain Aire and Essex motorhomes, and 2017-2018 London Aire motorhomes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
- Consequence
- If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and authorized Daimler Trucks service centers will inspect the caliper mounting bolts and tighten them to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-353.
- 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
- 18V505000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 2, 2018
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Manufacturer campaign
- 18V-353
- Owner notification
- August 30, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 119
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Newmar Essex (2018): 2018
- Newmar London Aire (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
- Newmar Mountain Aire (2018): 2018
- Newmar Ventana (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
- Newmar Ventana LE (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
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