2017 Newmar King Aire recall: collision avoidance
⚠️ What's wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 King Aire motorhomes manufactured January 22, 2016, to October 4, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with WABCO OnGuard collision mitigation radar which may have been mounted upside down on the front lower bumper, resulting in decreased performance.
💥 The risk
If the collision mitigation radar has reduced performance, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will check the orientation of the OnGuard radar and, if necessary, correct the orientation, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V756000
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Vehicles affected
- 15
- Component
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM
- Owner phone
- 1-800-731-8300
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 14, 2016
- Built
- Jan 22, 2016 – Sep 22, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.