Vehicle recall 21V542000 · July 20, 2021
Newmar Kountry Star and Ventana
The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kountry Star and 2021 Ventana motorhomes. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
- Consequence
- Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 9, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is FL-888.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V542000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 20, 2021
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-888
- Owner notification
- February 9, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Newmar Kountry Star (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Newmar Ventana (2021): 2021
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.