Newmar Corporation | NHTSA Recall #16V756000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V756000 by Newmar Corporation. Affecting model year 2017 king aire motorhomes manufactured january 22, 2016, to october 4, 2016 Includes 15 affected units, Incorrectly Installed Collision Mitigation Radar, component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2017 king aire motorhomes manufactured january 22, 2016, to october 4, 2016

Defect Summary

Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 king aire motorhomes manufactured january 22, 2016, to october 4, 2016. the affected vehicles are equipped with wabco onguard collision mitigation radar which may have been mounted upside down on the front lower bumper, resulting in decreased performance.

Corrective Action

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will check the orientation of the onguard radar and, if necessary, correct the orientation, free of charge. the recall began on december 14, 2016. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V756000

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

Report Received Date: 2016-10-19T00:00:00

Subject: Incorrectly installed collision mitigation radar

Component: Forward Collision Avoidance

Potentially Affected Units: 15

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 king aire motorhomes manufactured january 22, 2016, to october 4, 2016. the affected vehicles are equipped with wabco onguard collision mitigation radar which may have been mounted upside down on the front lower bumper, resulting in decreased performance.

Consequence Summary: If the collision mitigation radar has reduced performance, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will check the orientation of the onguard radar and, if necessary, correct the orientation, free of charge. the recall began on december 14, 2016. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 46.67

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