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.
The brake pedal assembly may lack a return spring, causing brake lights to stay illuminated after the brake pedal is released. In towed vehicles, this can cause brakes to remain engaged after the pedal is released, increasing crash risk.
Owners of 2021 Newmar Dutch Star, New Aire, and Ventana motorhomes are affected. Towed vehicle owners face higher risk if brakes stay engaged.
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.
Call 1-800-731-8300 to schedule a free brake pedal inspection and potential return spring installation.
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.
The brake pedal assembly may be missing a return spring, causing brake lights to stay on or brakes to stay engaged when towing, increasing crash risk.
No, Newmar will inspect the brake pedal assembly for free and install a return spring if necessary. The recall begins May 16, 2021.
The recall covers 2021 Dutch Star, New Aire, and Ventana models. Check your model year and type to see if you're affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Newmar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V182000 — Newmar Newmar Hello, I own a Newmar 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.
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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.
