2018–2020 Newmar Essex & 2018–2020 Newmar King Aire + 1 more recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Mountain Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. The bedroom fascia header may fall unexpectedly onto the bed.
💥 The risk
If the fascia header falls while there is an occupant in the bed, it can increase the risk of an injury.
🔧 The fix
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will add screws and brackets to properly secure the fascia header, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2019. 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
- 19V610000
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Vehicles affected
- 376
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Owner phone
- 1-800-731-8300
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 17, 2019
- Built
- Dec 12, 2016 – Apr 4, 2019
- 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.