2018–2019 Newmar Essex & 2018–2019 Newmar London Aire + 3 more recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 18V859000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 18V-703
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Vehicles affected
- 308
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
- Owner phone
- 1-800-731-8300
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 10, 2019
- Built
- Nov 10, 2017 – Oct 31, 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.