Vehicle recall 19V426000 · June 7, 2019
Newmar Ventana LE, Dutch Star and 5 more models
The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ventana LE and 2017-2019 Dutch Star, Essex, London Aire, Mountain Aire and Ventana, and 2018-2019 New Aire motorhomes built on a Daimler trucks chassis. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
- Consequence
- Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will inspect and replace the rear PDM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-852.
- 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
- 19V426000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 7, 2019
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Manufacturer campaign
- 18V-852
- Owner notification
- July 18, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,003
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting; Electrical 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 Dutch Star (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
- Newmar Essex (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
- Newmar London Aire (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
- Newmar Mountain Aire (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
- Newmar New Aire (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
- Newmar Ventana (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
- Newmar Ventana LE (2016-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
Has your Newmar been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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.