Recall 18V062 affects 1,249 2017-2018 Newmar Ventana, Dutch Star and Ventana Le motorhomes for low-beam headlight failure. Free chassis reprogramming is available.
Newmar is recalling 1,249 2017-2018 Ventana, Dutch Star, and Ventana Le motorhomes because the low-beam headlights do not stay lit when the high beams are on. Reduced visibility increases crash risk, and the Newmar dealer repair will be free once it is available.
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What's wrong?
The headlight system on 2017-2018 Newmar Ventana, Dutch Star, and Ventana Le motorhomes is supposed to use two light patterns when the driver selects high beams. The high beam bulbs throw light farther down the road, while the low beam bulbs add nearer road illumination and help fill the view directly ahead.
On affected motorhomes built on a Freightliner chassis, the low beam bulbs do not turn on with the high beam bulbs as the headlight maker intended. Only the high beam bulbs illuminate, so the road receives less total light than required. Newmar identified the repair as reprogramming the headlight so the low beams turn on along with the high beams.
There is no warning sign before failure. The clue is visible only when the high beams are selected: the low beam lights stay off, and the driver has less visibility than expected.
Who's affected?
Covers three Newmar motorhome lines across the 2017 and 2018 model years, all involving the headlights.
| 2018 Newmar Ventana | Headlights |
|---|---|
| 2018 Newmar Dutch Star | Headlights |
| 2018 Newmar Ventana Le | Headlights |
| 2017 Newmar Ventana | Headlights |
| 2017 Newmar Ventana Le | Headlights |
| 2017 Newmar Dutch Star | Headlights |
| Units affected | 1,249 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
If visibility is reduced, the driver has less time to see traffic, lane markings, or obstacles, which increases crash risk. Until the repair is completed, use extra care in low light, rain, fog, or heavy traffic. Repair will be free at any franchised Newmar dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017-2018 Newmar Ventana, Dutch Star, or Ventana Le motorhome is included in this recall.
- Call Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 if you never received the owner notice mailed on February 9, 2018.
- Contact a Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facility to schedule the free Freightliner chassis module reprogramming that fixes the high-beam and low-beam headlight issue.
- Bring the recall notice if Newmar mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V062 when you call.
- Avoid nighttime driving until the repair is complete because the headlight issue reduces driver visibility when high beams are activated.
What happens at the repair
The source describes a free reprogramming of the Freightliner chassis module. Once the dealer repair is available, a Newmar technician will update the module software so the headlight control logic works as intended when high beams are activated. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Newmar has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for a related repair before the recall notice. Keep repair orders, invoices, and payment records so the service desk or Newmar customer service can review the claim under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 19, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 9, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 20, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| March 20, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 20, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V062?
Recall 18V062 covers 1,249 2017-2018 Newmar Ventana, Dutch Star, and Ventana Le motorhomes built on a Freightliner chassis. The low beam headlights do not illuminate as intended when the high beams are on, reducing driver visibility. Newmar's remedy is a free Freightliner chassis module reprogram.
What should I do if my 2017-2018 Newmar Ventana, Dutch Star, or Ventana Le is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 18V062. If it is, contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or an authorized Daimler Trucks North America service facility to arrange the Freightliner chassis module reprogram. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Newmar's remedy says authorized service facilities will reprogram the Freightliner chassis module free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced visibility when high beams are on, which increases crash risk. The defect affects the way the low beam headlights work with the high beams, so confirm your VIN and arrange the free chassis module reprogram if your motorhome is included.
What if I bought my Newmar motorhome used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2017-2018 Newmar Ventana, Dutch Star, or Ventana Le is included, then reference recall 18V062 when you contact service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V062000 |
|---|---|
| Newmar customer service | 1-800-731-8300 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V062 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V062000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →