Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published March 17, 2021
Newmar 2021 Motorhomes: Brake Lights May Fail, Risk of Crash
Newmar is recalling 2021 Dutch Star, New Aire, and Ventana motorhomes due to brake pedal assembly issues that may cause brake lights to stay on or brakes to stay engaged when towing, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Newmar for free inspection.
Malfunctioning brake lights can fail to alert other motorists of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, brakes remaining unintentionally engaged on a towed vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Newmar is recalling certain 2021 Dutch Star, New Aire, and Ventana motorhomes because the brake pedal assembly might be missing a return spring. This can cause brake lights to stay on after releasing the brake pedal or brakes to stay engaged when towing, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80602-newmar-2021-motorhomes-brake-lights-may-fail-risk-of-crash.
“Newmar 2021 Motorhomes: Brake Lights May Fail, Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80602-newmar-2021-motorhomes-brake-lights-may-fail-risk-of-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #21V182000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V182000).
Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2021 Dutch Star, New Aire, and Ventana motorhomes due to malfunctioning brake lights and brakes that may remain engaged, increasing crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on March 17, 2021.
How to tell if you have it
Newmar Dutch Star, 2021
Newmar New Aire, 2021
Newmar Ventana, 2021
What to do
Dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly and install a return spring if necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
The hazard
Malfunctioning brake lights can fail to alert other motorists of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, brakes remaining unintentionally engaged on a towed vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Newmar Corporation has 102 other recalls on record since 2010-05-27. Other recent recalls of similar products include Newmar Bay Star 2018-2026 Motorhomes: Hood Stops May Detach Causing Crash Risk (2026-02-24), Newmar 2023-2024 King Aire Motorhomes: Detached Door Skin Risk (2025-06-27), and Newmar 2022 Bay Star Motorhomes: LED Circuit Fire Risk (2024-04-29). Other recent recalls of similar products include Jeep Wagoneer S (2025) Recall: Trailer Lights and Brakes May Fail (2026-02-02), Ford F-53 2025 Recall: Brake Lights Fail, Risk of Crash (2026-01-21), and Chrysler 2026 Ram 1500: Parking Lights May Flicker, Risk of Crash (2026-07-01).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2021 Dutch Star, New Aire, or Ventana motorhomes. The recall covers models with a brake pedal assembly that may be missing a return spring.
Brand
Newmar
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Newmar
Call 1-800-731-8300 to schedule a free brake pedal inspection and potential return spring installation.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly, and install a return spring if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 16, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21V 108.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall expected to begin (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Newmar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Newmar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V182000 — Newmar 2021 Motorhomes: Brake Lights May Fail, Risk of Crash
Hello,
I own a Newmar 2021 Motorhomes: Brake Lights May Fail, Risk of Crash that is covered by recall 21V182000 from Newmar.
The official recall notice states: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly, and install a return spring if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 16, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21V 108.
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.
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.
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