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2019 Newmar New Aire Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Newmar New Aire has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Newmar dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Newmar New Aire. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2019 Newmar New Aire owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Newmar New Aire, describing incidents dated September 1, 2018 to October 6, 2026.

Most-cited components

Exterior Lighting 4 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11769575 · Filed October 7, 2026
The dash gauge cluster screen has a defect with the glue that was used and is delaminating, this makes seeing information on the dash difficult, especially at night. This is extremely dangerous as important vehicle information safety information is not legible. The manufacturer is refusing to fix…
ODI #11337159 · Filed July 2, 2020
DASH LIGHTING BRIGHTNESS CANNOT BE DIMMED SUFFICIENTLY TO PREVENT A HAZARDOUS CONDITION WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT.
ODI #11322046 · Filed April 23, 2020
DIGITAL DASH IS VERY BRIGHT FOR NIGHTTIME DRIVING. THERE IS NO WAY TO DIM THE DISPLAY ENOUGH.

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Wiring Under Seat Not Secured Properly

NHTSA #22V234000 · Seats · NHTSA notice

Reported April 11, 2022 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 4,961 vehicles

Repair completion: 57.53% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified June 10, 2022

Defect description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Canyon Star, 2019 Ventana LE, 2020-2022 Kountry Star, 2019-2020 Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and 2021 Super Star vehicles. The wiring under the seats may be incorrectly secured, which can lead to a pinched wire in the seat adjustment mechanism and cause an electrical short circuit.

Safety consequence

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and secure the wiring, adding circuit breaker and fuse protection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Window Adhesive Failure

NHTSA #21V571000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported July 27, 2021 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 4,106 vehicles

Repair completion: 67.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Newmar campaign 21E 047 · Owners notified September 10, 2021

Defect description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Bay Star, Ventana, New Aire, 2019-2020 Canyon Star, Bay Star Sport, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, 2018-2021 Dutch Star, 2020 Kountry Star, and 2019 Ventana LE recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

Safety consequence

Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21E 047.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Instrument Panel Display Does Not Dim/FMVSS 101

NHTSA #20V509000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported August 27, 2020 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 732 vehicles

Repair completion: 74.45% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Newmar campaign 20V-485 · Owners notified October 21, 2020

Defect description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Essex and New Aire, 2019 Dutch Star, London Aire, Mountain Aire, and Ventana motorhomes. The instrument panel brightness cannot be adjusted, possibly causing glare when driving at night. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Safety consequence

Glare can reduce the driver's visibility of the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Newmar will notify owner, and dealers will update the software and processor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2020. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Damaged Circuit Board May Affect Lighting Function

NHTSA #20V421000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights · NHTSA notice

Reported July 21, 2020 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 3,202 vehicles

Repair completion: 34.6% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Newmar campaign 20V-404 · Owners notified September 11, 2020

Defect description

Newmar Corporaton (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ventana LE, 2017-2020 Ventana, London Aire, Essex and Dutch Star, 2017-2019 Mountain Aire, 2018-2020 New Aire, and 2020 Kountry Star motorhomes that received the 'inspection-only' remedy from recall 19V-426. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.

Safety consequence

Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America dealers will replace the PDM, free of charge. This recall began September 11, 2020. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 20V-404.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Circuit Board Damage Affecting Lighting Functions

NHTSA #19V426000 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA notice

Reported June 7, 2019 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 2,003 vehicles

Repair completion: 79.93% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Newmar campaign 18V-852 · Owners notified July 18, 2019 · Vehicles built January 26, 2016 – May 24, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ventana LE and 2017-2019 Dutch Star, Essex, London Aire, Mountain Aire and Ventana, and 2018-2019 New Aire motorhomes built on a Daimler trucks chassis. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.

Safety consequence

Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will inspect and replace the rear PDM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-852.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

WiFiRanger Power Supply May Overheat

NHTSA #19V257000 · Equipment — Electrical · NHTSA notice

Reported March 29, 2019 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 476 vehicles

Repair completion: 64.92% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified April 18, 2019 · Vehicles built July 28, 2017 – January 30, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Bay Star, Essex, New Aire, 2018 Bay Start Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, King Aire, Mountain Aire, Ventana LE, Ventana, and London Aire motorhomes. The power supply for the WiFiRanger may overheat.

Safety consequence

An overheated power supply can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Newmar has notified owners, and dealers will replace the power supply, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Entry Door may Open Unexpectedly

NHTSA #18V518000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported August 6, 2018 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 239 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified September 5, 2018 · Vehicles built January 10, 2018 – April 6, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Ventana LE, Mountain Aire, Essex, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, London Aire and King Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have entry doors that have latch rods that may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open during transit.

Safety consequence

If the door opens during transit, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will readjust the door latch rod, free of charge. The recall began September 5, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Valve Stem may get Damaged and Lose Air

NHTSA #18V219000 · Tires — Valve · NHTSA notice

Reported April 5, 2018 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 72 vehicles

Repair completion: 9.72% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Newmar campaign 18V-194 · Owners notified May 31, 2018 · Vehicles built January 27, 2017 – March 7, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar New Aire motorhomes built on Daimler Trucks FCCC XCS chassis equipped with wheels that have Freightliner-logo shaped holes. These wheels have a valve stem stabilizer that may dislodge and damage the valve stem.

Safety consequence

Valve stem damage can result in loss of air pressure in the inner tire, causing an overload of the outer tire and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will inspect and replace the inner wheel valve stem stabilizer, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-194.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2019 Newmar New Aire. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Newmar New Aire.

Electrical System

ODI #11769575

Incident: October 6, 2026 · Filed: October 7, 2026

The dash gauge cluster screen has a defect with the glue that was used and is delaminating, this makes seeing information on the dash difficult, especially at night. This is extremely dangerous as important vehicle information safety information is not legible. The manufacturer is refusing to fix and is quoting more than $6000 for a replacement. My vehicle only has 28,000 miles and is stored in doors out of the sun.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11337159

Incident: October 23, 2019 · Filed: July 2, 2020

DASH LIGHTING BRIGHTNESS CANNOT BE DIMMED SUFFICIENTLY TO PREVENT A HAZARDOUS CONDITION WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11322046

Incident: September 1, 2018 · Filed: April 23, 2020

DIGITAL DASH IS VERY BRIGHT FOR NIGHTTIME DRIVING. THERE IS NO WAY TO DIM THE DISPLAY ENOUGH.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11157247

Incident: November 30, 2018 · Filed: December 10, 2018

THE DIGITAL DASH, EVEN AT THE DIMMEST SETTING, IS SO BRIGHT IT IMPAIRS NIGHT VISION AND MAKES NIGHT DRIVING DANGEROUS. A FREIGHTLINER REPRESENTATIVE I SPOKE TO SAID THAT THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT AND MOST DRIVERS JUST PUT A RAG OVER IT AT NIGHT.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11155876

Incident: December 2, 2018 · Filed: December 4, 2018

THE FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS IN MY MOTORHOME INCLUDES A DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL. AT NIGHT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL NOT DIM ENOUGH, CAUSING GLARE AND MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD. I BELIVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED.

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