Recall 16V041 affects 283 2016 Newmar Dutch Star and Ventana vehicles with tire-pressure labels showing 130 psi instead of 120 psi. Corrected label is free.
Newmar is recalling 283 2016 Dutch Star and Ventana motorhomes because the incomplete vehicle label lists the front tire inflation limit as 130 psi instead of 120 psi. If an owner follows the wrong label and overinflates the tire, the tire can fail and raise crash risk; the Newmar dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The affected part is the incomplete vehicle label on certain 2016 Newmar Dutch Star and Ventana motorhomes built on a Freightliner chassis. That label is supposed to tell a service shop or owner the chassis limits, including the maximum front tire inflation pressure. For these motorhomes, the final stage manufacturer label lists the correct front tire limit of 120 psi.
The Freightliner-supplied incomplete vehicle label shows the front tire maximum as 130 psi. The correct rating is 120 psi, so the label directs someone toward pressure above the tire's maximum rating. If the front tire is inflated past that rating, the tire is operating outside the limit Newmar identifies for these motorhomes, which increases the risk of a crash, injury, or property damage.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is the printed pressure information, so normal driving does not provide a specific symptom before the tire has been overinflated.
Who's affected?
Includes Dutch Star and Ventana motorhomes from the same model year, all tied to the vehicle label (placard or certification).
| 2016 Newmar Dutch Star | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2016 Newmar Ventana | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 283 |
A matching 2016 Newmar Dutch Star or Ventana does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect tire label can lead an owner or service shop to overinflate a tire. Overinflation can make the tire fail unexpectedly and increase the risk of a crash. Use the corrected label for tire pressure settings after the recall work is completed. Repair will be free at any franchised Newmar dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Newmar Dutch Star or Ventana is included in this recall.
- Contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791 for the free corrected tire-inflation label.
- Reference recall number 16V041 when you call about the Incomplete Vehicle Label correction.
- Use the corrected label before setting front tire pressure. The recalled label lists 130 psi, but the correct level is 120 psi.
- Avoid inflating the front tires from the incorrect label until the corrected label is installed.
What happens at the repair
Newmar's remedy is a corrected Incomplete Vehicle Label from Freightliner. Once the dealer repair is available, a Newmar technician installs or provides the corrected label so the front tire inflation information matches the proper specification. The dealer correction is free under the recall. Newmar also has a general reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid for a related label correction before the recall notice, ask Newmar customer service or the service desk how to submit repair documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 27, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 29, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 26, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| March 26, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 26, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V041?
Recall 16V041 covers 283 2016 Newmar Dutch Star and Ventana vehicles on Freightliner chassis with an incomplete vehicle label that lists the front tire inflation level as 130 psi instead of 120 psi. Overinflation from the incorrect label can lead to tire failure and increased crash risk.
What should I do if my 2016 Newmar Dutch Star or Ventana is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 16V041. If it is, contact a franchised Newmar dealer or Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791 and ask for the corrected Freightliner tire inflation label. Reference recall number 16V041 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost, and Newmar says Freightliner will provide the corrected label free of charge. The recall began on February 29, 2016.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is tire overinflation from the incorrect label. The affected label lists the maximum front tire inflation level as 130 psi when the correct level is 120 psi. If an owner follows the wrong label, the tire can fail and increase crash risk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V041000 |
|---|---|
| Newmar customer service | 1-574-773-7791 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V041 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V041000 |
Source documents
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