Newmar Corporation | NHTSA Recall #16V768000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V768000 by Newmar Corporation. Affecting model year 2017 london aire, essex, and king aire motorhomes manufactured december 9, 2015, to september 26, 2016 Includes 42 affected units, Entry/Exit Steps May Retract Unexpectedly, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2017 london aire, essex, and king aire motorhomes manufactured december 9, 2015, to september 26, 2016

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V768000

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

Report Received Date: 2016-10-21T00:00:00

Subject: Entry/exit steps may retract unexpectedly

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 42

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

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

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 92.86

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NHTSA ID: 16V768000

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