Newmar Recall 18V144000: Exterior Lighting, Tail Lights

NHTSA recall 18V144000 · announced March 2, 2018 · filed by Newmar Corporation · 33 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

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

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