Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published July 20, 2021
Newmar 2021 Ventana Motorhome Recall: Loose Tie Rod Ends Risk Steering Loss
Newmar is recalling 2021 Ventana motorhomes due to loose tie rod clamps that could cause steering loss and crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free tie rod clamp replacement.
“Newmar 2021 Ventana Motorhome Recall: Loose Tie Rod Ends Risk Steering Loss.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80606-newmar-2021-ventana-motorhome-recall-loose-tie-rod-ends-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V542000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V542000).
NHTSA announced on July 20, 2021, that Newmar is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kountry Star and 2021 Ventana motorhomes due to a steering hazard. Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Newmar Kountry Star, 2021-2022
Newmar Ventana, 2021
What to do
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
The hazard
Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Newmar Corporation has 102 other recalls on record since May 27, 2010. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Volvo 2026 VNL Steering Recall (July 9, 2026), the Mack 2025 TerraPro Recall (Aug. 6, 2026), and the Pierce Arrow XT 2025 Steering Recall (Feb. 2, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021-2022 Newmar Ventana or Kountry Star motorhome has loose tie rod clamps. The recall was notified to owners on February 9, 2022.
Brand
Newmar
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Replacement
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts free of charge.
Check for Notification
Owner notification letters were mailed on February 9, 2022.
February 9, 2022
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 9, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is FL-888.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 7 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
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 21V542000 — Newmar 2021 Ventana Motorhome Recall: Loose Tie Rod Ends Risk Steering Loss
Hello,
I own a Newmar 2021 Ventana Motorhome Recall: Loose Tie Rod Ends Risk Steering Loss that is covered by recall 21V542000 from Newmar.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 9, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is FL-888.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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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