Vehicle recall 18V859000 · December 4, 2018
Newmar Essex, London Aire and 3 more models
The brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Essex, Ventana LE, Ventana, London Aire, and Mountain Aire vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened.
- Consequence
- Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar has notified owners, and Daimler Trucks North America dealers will inspect and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-703.
- 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
- 18V859000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 4, 2018
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Manufacturer campaign
- 18V-703
- Owner notification
- January 10, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 308
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › 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 (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
- Newmar London Aire (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
- Newmar Mountain Aire (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
- Newmar Ventana (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
- Newmar Ventana LE (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
Has your Newmar been repaired?
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