2011 Newmar Ventana DP problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2011 Newmar Ventana DP.
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- Spartan Motors Chassis Mountain Master (MM) (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 1 of 1 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Spartan Motors Chassis for the 2011 Mountain Master (MM)
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Newmar recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Newmar
Electrical System #10V228000 · 2010 · 152 units
Problem: Newmar is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 motor homes manufactured from october 13, 2009 through april 12, 2010. these motor homes may contain a defective crimp connection in the auxiliary battery cable assembly. the defective connection may result in an inadequate electrical connection or disengagement of the cable. resultant electrical arcing and overheating may generate sufficient heat for ignition of surrounding materials.
Risk: Failure of the connection may result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Newmar will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on august 2, 2010. owners may contact newmar at 1-800-731-8300.
Equipment #11V235000 · 2011 · 5,486 units
Problem: Newmar is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200 series norcold refrigerators. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. the response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Risk: The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Fix: Newmar is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. the safety recall began on march 28, 2011. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2011 Newmar Ventana DP have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Newmar for the 2011 Ventana DP. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2011 Newmar Ventana DP problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is steering.