Engine and engine cooling: exhaust systemRecall 08V-443 · 2008–2009 Newmar Ventana DP
NEWMAR CORPORATION recall 08V-443 covers 148 2008–2009 Newmar Ventana DP for a engine and engine cooling: exhaust system problem, reported to NHTSA on August 29, 2008.
Source: NHTSA recall 08V443000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
NEWMAR IS RECALLING 148 MY 2008-2009 VENTANA DP MOTOR HOMES. AFTER SOME PERIOD OF USE AND DUE TO THE UNSHIELDED PROXIMITY OF THE PRIMARY ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM, THERMAL BREAKDOWN OF THE POLYETHYLENE MOISTURE BARRIER MAY OCCUR AND COULD RESULT IN AUTO-IGNITION AND COMBUSTION.
The risk
THE LOCATION OF THE MOISTURE BARRIER (ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE MAIN FLOOR ABOVE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT), IN RELATION TO THE UNSHIELDED PRIMARY ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM, MAY PRESENT A FIRE HAZARD.
The fix
DEALERS WILL ADD THE OMITTED HEAT SHIELD. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 2007 to August 27, 2008. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.