NEWMAR VENTANA (2019) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Newmar is recalling 2017-2019 Ventana motorhomes for potentially loose brake caliper mounting bolts that could reduce braking performance and increase crash risk. Affected owners should contact Newmar for free brake inspection.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Newmar is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ventana motorhomes and 2017-2018 London Aire motorhomes due to brake caliper mounting bolts that may loosen. This could reduce braking performance and increase crash risk if the bolts become loose. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224244-newmar-ventana-2019-recall-brake-caliper-bolts-may-loosen.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224244-newmar-ventana-2019-recall-brake-caliper-bolts-may-loosen · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V505000
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“Newmar Ventana 2019 Recall: Brake Caliper Bolts May Loosen.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224244-newmar-ventana-2019-recall-brake-caliper-bolts-may-loosen. Based on NHTSA recall #18V505000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V505000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened. If the bolts loosen, braking performance could decrease, increasing the risk of a crash during normal driving conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of Newmar Ventana LE and motorhomes from 2017-2019, and 2017-2018 London Aire motorhomes are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if brake caliper bolts loosen.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a Newmar Ventana LE or motorhome from 2017-2019, or a London Aire motorhome from 2017-2018. The recall covers specific model years and vehicle types.
- Brand
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Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Newmar Customer Service
Call 1-800-731-8300 to schedule a free brake inspection at an authorized Daimler Trucks service center.
What NHTSA says to do
Newmar will notify owners, and authorized Daimler Trucks service centers will inspect the caliper mounting bolts and tighten them to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-353.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing them to loosen and reduce braking performance.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle is a Newmar Ventana LE or motorhome from 2017-2019, or a London Aire motorhome from 2017-2018.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall began on August 30, 2018, but there is no specific deadline for the repair as it is free and can be done at any time.
Contact Newmar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Newmar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V505000 — Newmar Newmar Hello, I own a Newmar that is covered by recall 18V505000 from Newmar. The official recall notice states: Newmar will notify owners, and authorized Daimler Trucks service centers will inspect the caliper mounting bolts and tighten them to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-353. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #18V505000 (February 8, 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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