NEWMAR VENTANA (2017) recall — Exterior Lighting
Newmar recalls 2017 Ventana motorhomes where low beams turn off when switching to high beams, risking reduced visibility and crashes. Owners must contact Newmar for free fix by May 18, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Without the low beams also illuminated when the high beams are on, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Newmar is recalling 2017 Ventana motorhomes because low beams turn off when switching to high beams, which can reduce driver visibility and increase crash risk. Affected owners should contact Newmar for a free fix. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226263-newmar-ventana-2017-recall-low-beams-turn-off-when-high.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226263-newmar-ventana-2017-recall-low-beams-turn-off-when-high · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V245000
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“Newmar Ventana 2017 Recall: Low Beams Turn Off When High Beams On.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226263-newmar-ventana-2017-recall-low-beams-turn-off-when-high. Based on NHTSA recall #18V245000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V245000).
Why it’s dangerous
When switching from low beams to high beams, the low beams turn off unexpectedly. This reduces driver visibility during nighttime driving, increasing the chance of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2017 Newmar Ventana motorhomes are most at risk. Drivers using these vehicles may experience reduced visibility when switching headlights.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2016-2017 Newmar Ventana motorhomes. The issue occurs when switching headlights from low to high beams, causing low beams to go out.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Newmar
Call Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 to schedule a free fix for the lighting issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the vehicles so that the low beam stays illuminated when the high beam is switched on, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The low beams turn off when switching to high beams, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if you own a 2016-2017 Newmar Ventana motorhome, as the issue occurs when switching headlights from low to high beams.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall began on May 18, 2018, but no specific deadline is mentioned for the fix.
Contact Newmar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Newmar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V245000 — Newmar Newmar Hello, I own a Newmar that is covered by recall 18V245000 from Newmar. The official recall notice states: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the vehicles so that the low beam stays illuminated when the high beam is switched on, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. 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 #18V245000 (April 18, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.