March 13, 2019
Steering and Tie Rod Arm Bolts may be Loose
Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V197
Manufacturer Newmar Corporation
Components STEERING, SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 5
Summary
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ventana motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) chassis equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 12, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-547-0712 to locate a Qualified Service Center or can contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-913.
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.
3 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | VENTANA | 2017-2019 |
2 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-19V197-8961.PDF 212.695KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-19V197-9654.pdf 245.816KB
Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=19V197&docType=RCL
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- Reversible ratchet head drives in both directions and measures torque in clockwise direction
- Durable all-steel construction has no plastic parts to break or wear out
- Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use
- Durable Ratchet Head: Made from Hardened treated Chrome Vanadium steel alloy (Cr-V)
- Easy Storage: A sturdy plastic storage case is included. Non-Slip Grip: Knurled handle
- Easy to Read: High Contrast & Dual Range Scale. Accurate: Pre-Calibrated to ± 4%
- Corrosion-Retardant: Satin Finish. Made in Taiwan
- Simple and Reliable: "Click" sound tells the preset torque value is reached. Stop applying force when you hear and feel it.
- Wrench emits that can be heard and felt when the preset value is reached
- High-contrast dual-range scale is easy to read, even in low light
- Reversible ratchet head drives in both directions and measures torque in clockwise direction
- Durable all-steel construction has no plastic parts to break or wear out
- Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use
- Durable Ratchet Head: Made from Hardened treated Chrome Vanadium steel alloy (Cr-V)
- Easy Storage: A sturdy plastic storage case is included. Non-Slip Grip: Knurled handle
- Easy to Read: High Contrast & Dual Range Scale. Accurate: Pre-Calibrated to ± 4%
- Corrosion-Retardant: Satin Finish. Made in Taiwan
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