Newmar New Aire (2019) Tires: Risk of Tire Overload from Valve Stem Damage
Newmar is recalling 2018-2019 New Aire motorhomes with specific wheels that may have valve stem damage causing tire overload and crash risk. Free replacement of stabilizers offered.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Valve stem damage can result in loss of air pressure in the inner tire, causing an overload of the outer tire and increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Newmar is recalling certain 2018-2019 New Aire motorhomes due to a risk that valve stem damage could cause tire overload and increase crash risk. Owners should have their wheels inspected by a dealer for the stabilizer replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224242-newmar-new-aire-2019-tires-risk-of-tire-overload-from.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224242-newmar-new-aire-2019-tires-risk-of-tire-overload-from · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V219000
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“Newmar New Aire (2019) Tires: Risk of Tire Overload from Valve Stem Damage.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224242-newmar-new-aire-2019-tires-risk-of-tire-overload-from. Based on NHTSA recall #18V219000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V219000).
Why it’s dangerous
The valve stem stabilizer in these wheels may dislodge and damage the valve stem, leading to loss of air pressure. This can cause the outer tire to become overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash during normal driving conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Newmar New Aire motorhomes built on Daimler Trucks chassis with wheels featuring Freightliner-logo shaped holes are most at risk. These vehicles are typically used for long-haul travel and may be driven on highways.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for wheels with Freightliner-logo shaped holes. The recall applies to 2018-2019 Newmar New Aire motorhomes built on Daimler Trucks FCCC XCS chassis.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Newmar Customer Service
Call 1-800-731-8300 to get the recall notification and schedule a stabilizer replacement.
Have Wheels Inspected by Dealer
Daimler Trucks dealers will inspect and replace the inner wheel valve stem stabilizer if needed at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will inspect and replace the inner wheel valve stem stabilizer, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-194.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 27 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V219000 (May 4, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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