Newmar Ventana Le (2012) – 15V808000

Defect Description For Recall

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2014 King Aire, 2009-2014 Essex, 2011-2015 Mountain Aire, Ventana, And Dutch Star, 2012-2014 Ventana Le, 2012-2015 Canyon Star, And 2015 London Aire Motorhomes. The Affected Vehicles Are Equipped With Refrigerator Door Latches That May Inadvertently Lock Without The Operator’S Knowledge.

Make Of Vehicle

NEWMAR

Model Of Vehicle

VENTANA LE

Year

2012

Recall Campaign Number

15V808000

Component Description

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Effect Of Defect

If An Individual Climbed Into The Refrigerator And The Door Inadvertently Latched, The Person Would Not Be Able To Open The Door, Increasing Their Risk Of Injury.

Fix Defect

Newmar Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install A New Replacement Door Latch That Will Not Automatically Latch, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 24, 2016. Owners May Contact Newmar Customer Service At 1-800-731-8300.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Newmar Corporation

Start Of Manufacture

20070405

End Of Manufacture

20150305

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

979

Date Owners Notified

20160104

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Newmar Corporation

Date Report Received

20151201

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard