Newmar Ventana 2017 Recall: Steering Hose Fire Risk
Newmar recalls 2016-2017 Ventana motorhomes with faulty power steering hose that may leak fluid and cause electrical arcing, risking fire. Owners must contact Newmar or Freightliner for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Newmar is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ventana motorhomes due to a power steering hose that may rub against the starter motor, causing leaks and electrical arcing that could lead to fire. This hazard affects vehicles built between January 2016 and November 2016. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226268-newmar-ventana-2017-recall-steering-hose-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226268-newmar-ventana-2017-recall-steering-hose-fire-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V826000
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“Newmar Ventana 2017 Recall: Steering Hose Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226268-newmar-ventana-2017-recall-steering-hose-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V826000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V826000).
Why it’s dangerous
The power steering hose may rub against the starter motor's power stud, causing leaks of power steering fluid and electrical arcing. This arcing can ignite the leaking fluid, leading to fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of Newmar Ventana motorhomes from model years 2016-2017 built between January 2016 and November 2016 are affected. Motorhome owners with Cummins ISL engines are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Newmar Ventana motorhome was built between January 22, 2016, and November 7, 2016, with a Cummins ISL engine. The recall covers vehicles manufactured on Freightliner chassis.
- Brand
Newmar- Category
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What to do — step by step
Contact Newmar Customer Service
Call 1-800-731-8300 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Contact Freightliner Customer Service
Call 1-800-547-0712 to arrange free rerouting of the power steering hose.
What NHTSA says to do
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose for proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2017. Owners may contact Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 809.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 13 months.
- 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 #16V826000 (November 15, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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