Newmar Recall 16V768000: Equipment, Recreational Vehicle/trailer

NHTSA recall 16V768000 · announced October 21, 2016 · filed by Newmar Corporation · 42 units affected

The problem

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes manufactured December 9, 2015, to September 26, 2016. The hydraulic entry step controller may not be functioning as designed and may allow the steps to retract unexpectedly.

The risk

The steps can retract without warning, causing someone using the steps to fall, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steps and update the controller software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2017 Newmar Essex
• 2017 Newmar King Aire
• 2017 Newmar London Aire

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.