Newmar recall 18V-852

Q: Is 18V-852 the same recall as 19V426000?

Yes. 18V-852 is Newmar’s own number for it; 19V426000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Newmar calls it 18V-852. NHTSA filed it as campaign 19V426000 on Jun 7, 2019: exterior lighting on the 2016–2019 Newmar Dutch Star and 6 other Newmar models, 2,003 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 19V426000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
19V426000	2016–2019 Newmar Dutch Star and 6 other Newmar models	Exterior Lighting	Jun 7, 2019	2,003	high

Problem 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. Risk Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash. Fix 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.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 19V426000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 18V-852 is the number Newmar assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 19V426000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 18V-852 the same recall as 19V426000?

Yes. 18V-852 is Newmar’s own number for it; 19V426000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 18V-852 cover?

2016–2019 Newmar Dutch Star and 6 other Newmar models, 2,003 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 18V-852 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.