2018 Newmar Essex recall: lights
⚠️ What's wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Essex motorhomes. The taillights on these vehicles may loosen and detach from the vehicle while driving.
💥 The risk
If the taillights detach, the driver will not be able to communicate his driving intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will secure the taillights with new hardware, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2018. 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
- 18V144000
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Vehicles affected
- 33
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-731-8300
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 23, 2018
- Built
- Feb 6, 2017 – Jan 29, 2018
- 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.