NEWMAR 2017 NEWMAR VENTANA VL Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 NEWMAR VENTANA VL
Brand
NEWMAR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2017 NEWMAR VENTANA VL vehicles due to visibility:rear window wiper/washer issues. If the headlights go out or the wiper system does not operate properly, the driver's visibility may be adversely affected, increasing the risk of a cr.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ventana, Ventana VL, and Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured November 1, 2015, to June 24, 2016 and built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis. In the affected vehicles, when the windshield wipers are turned off, the headlights may also turn off. Additionally, the wiper arms may stop in an incorrect location blocking the driver's view, and the wiper motor may stall when under load.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the headlights go out or the wiper system does not operate properly, the driver's visibility may be adversely affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will update the wiper software, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar Customer Service Department at 1-800-731-8300.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026