Newmar Mountain Aire 2016-2018 Tires: Bracket Damage Risk
Newmar recalls 2016-2018 Mountain Aire motorhomes with a DEF bracket that may damage tires, increasing crash risk. Owners must have bracket moved away from tires.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the bracket damages the tire, it can cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Newmar is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mountain Aire motorhomes because the DEF bracket can damage tires, potentially causing tire failure and crashes. This affects motorhome owners who use diesel fuel. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225239-newmar-mountain-aire-2016-2018-tires-bracket-damage-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225239-newmar-mountain-aire-2016-2018-tires-bracket-damage-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V307000
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“Newmar Mountain Aire 2016-2018 Tires: Bracket Damage Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225239-newmar-mountain-aire-2016-2018-tires-bracket-damage-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V307000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V307000).
Why it’s dangerous
The DEF tank bracket may contact the tag axle tire, causing damage that could lead to tire failure. If the tire fails while driving, it increases the risk of a crash due to loss of control.
Who’s affected
Motorhome owners with 2016-2018 Newmar Mountain Aire models using diesel fuel are most at risk. The hazard is specific to vehicles with the DEF bracket contacting the tag axle tire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016-2018 Newmar Mountain Aire motorhome has a DEF bracket that contacts the tag axle tire. The recall began on June 21, 2018, and Newmar will notify owners.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Newmar Customer Service
Call 1-800-731-8300 to have the DEF bracket moved away from the tire at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan Motors dealers will move the DEF bracket away from the tire, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 5 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
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 #18V307000 (November 5, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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