Newmar Ventana (2017) Steering Recall: Power Steering Hose Leak Risk
Newmar recalls 2014-2017 Ventana models with faulty power steering hose that may leak fluid or cause electrical arcing, risking fire or crash. Owners must have hose rerouted by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the power steering hose contacts the power stud causing a power steering fluid leak, additional steering effort may be needed increasing the risk of a crash or an electrical arc may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Newmar is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ventana trucks because the power steering hose can rub against the starter motor, causing leaks or electrical arcing that might lead to fire or crashes. This affects vehicles built on Freightliner XBR chassis with Cummins ISL engines. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226269-newmar-ventana-2017-steering-recall-power-steering-hose-leak-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226269-newmar-ventana-2017-steering-recall-power-steering-hose-leak-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V198000
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“Newmar Ventana (2017) Steering Recall: Power Steering Hose Leak Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226269-newmar-ventana-2017-steering-recall-power-steering-hose-leak-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V198000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V198000).
Why it’s dangerous
The power steering hose may rub against the starter motor's power stud, causing power steering fluid leaks and electrical arcing. This could lead to increased steering effort, raising crash risk, or electrical fires.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014-2017 Newmar Ventana, 2011-2017 Newmar Dutch Star, and 2011-2014 Newmar Mountain Aire vehicles built on Freightliner XBR chassis with Cummins ISL engines are affected. Drivers of these trucks are most at risk due to potential power steering fluid leaks or electrical fires.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2014-2017 Newmar Ventana, 2011-2017 Newmar Dutch Star, or 2011-2014 Newmar Mountain Aire built on Freightliner XBR chassis with Cummins ISL engines. The recall started on May 24, 2018.
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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 free hose reroute.
Have Power Steering Hose Rerouted
Freightliner dealers will free of charge reroute the power steering hose to prevent contact with the power stud.
What NHTSA says to do
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is FL-762.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 58 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
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V198000 (March 27, 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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