Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V859000 Reported December 4, 2018

Insufficiently tightened brake caliper bolts

Q: What is recall 18V859000?

NHTSA recall 18V859000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on December 4, 2018. It addresses: Insufficiently tightened brake caliper bolts. The recall affects approximately 308 vehicles , with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Newmar Corporation · Service Brakes, Air · 308 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18V859000

Manufacturer Campaign

18V-703

Manufacturer

Newmar Corporation

Component

Service Brakes, Air

Vehicles Affected

308

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 4, 2018

Defect Summary

Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 newmar essex, ventana le, ventana, london aire, and mountain aire vehicles. the brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened.

Safety Consequence

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Newmar has notified owners, and daimler trucks north america dealers will inspect and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. the recall began january 10, 2019. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. newmar's number for this recall is 18v-703.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Newmar Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 18V859000 or campaign 18V-703.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 18V859000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V859000?

NHTSA recall 18V859000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on December 4, 2018. It addresses: Insufficiently tightened brake caliper bolts. The recall affects approximately 308 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Newmar Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V859000 or the manufacturer campaign number 18V-703. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.