AI Damage2016 Newmar Ventana: common problems
The maker issued 17 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 17
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Check for proper torque of all mounting bolts on all electric slideout motors
If any bolt is under- torqued, remove the bolt, and add blue LOCTITE® thread sealant to the bolt threads. If there is no washer on the nut side of the bolt, add a flat washer. Reinstall and torque all 5/16â bolts to…
- Check for proper torque of all mounting bolts on all electric slideout motors
If any bolt is under- torqued, remove the bolt, and add blue LOCTITE® thread sealant to the bolt threads. If there is no washer on the nut side of the bolt, add a flat washer. Reinstall and torque all 5/16" bolts to…
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC, on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Freightliner Custom Chassis…
Daimler Trucks North America LLC, on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, has issued field service campaign SF546AB. In response, Newmar is publishing PIB 495. Issue: On…
- Daimler Trucks North America has issued field service campaign SF543A
In response, Newmar is publishing TSB 493. Issue: On specific vehicles equipped with Stoneridge light bar control units (LBCU), the instrument panel odometer value may reset and no longer match the engine ECU odometer…
- Newmar Corporation has decided that certain coaches built on a Freightliner chassis and equipped with…
Newmar Corporation has decided that certain coaches built on a Freightliner chassis and equipped with Equalizer leveling jacks may have air bags that do not inflate correctly during jack retraction, which could cause…
- Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on NHTSA Recall
Newmar Corporation has decided a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. In response to notification from Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, an incorrect front tire inflation level…
- Newmar and MCD shade have determined that certain 2016 and 2017 Dutch Star coaches (all floorplans with…
Newmar and MCD shade have determined that certain 2016 and 2017 Dutch Star coaches (all floorplans with remote-controlled power shades) and 2016 and 2017 Ventana coaches (4311 floorplan only) may experience…
- Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, has initiated Field Service Campaign SF536A to modify specific…
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, has initiated Field Service Campaign SF536A to modify specific Freightliner Custom Chassis X-line motorhome and shuttle bus chassis equipped with multiplex wiper controls…
- Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes
On certain motorhomes, the driver and passenger power night shades may be operated using the remote when the ignition is in the ON position. If the ignition is on and the remote night shade button is pressed, the night…
- Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes
NHTSA# 16V 773 TC# 2016-523 Issue: On certain motorhomes, the wardrobe slide out motor may have been installed without a brake. If the motor does not have a brake installed, the slideout could move, increasing the risk…
- Daimler Trucks North America has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific…
Daimler Trucks North America has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis (NHTSA #: 16V809). In response, Newmar has filed recall NHTSA #…
- THIS TSB IS CREATED TO NOTIFY DEALERS OF A CHANGE ITC MADE TO THE LEAD SOLDER IN THE RECESSED LIGHTING TO…
THIS TSB IS CREATED TO NOTIFY DEALERS OF A CHANGE ITC MADE TO THE LEAD SOLDER IN THE RECESSED LIGHTING TO MAKE IT MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY. THIS CHANGE CAUSED AN ISSUE IN ITCS LED RECESSED LIGHTS WITH A…
NHTSA lists 17 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Newmar Ventana?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 17 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Newmar Ventana?
NHTSA lists 17 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Newmar Ventana from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.