NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Newmar Ventana VL Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2017 Newmar Ventana VL has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Newmar dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Newmar Ventana VL. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
NHTSA #16V481000Reported June 29, 2016 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 24 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Check your 2017 Newmar Ventana VL VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Newmar Ventana VL at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Check a Newmar VIN