The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V149000·Announced 2015-03-16

Newmar Recalls 2014-2015 Motor Homes Due to Wiper Blade Separation Risk

Newmar is recalling 153 model year 2014-2015 motor homes because wiper blades may separate from the arms, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (reduced visibility leading to crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motor homes manufactured between November 26, 2013, and November 11, 2014. The recall involves 153 vehicles.

The defect involves wiper blades that may separate from the wiper arm connectors, particularly when the wipers are used at the high speed setting. If this occurs, the driver may have reduced visibility, which increases the risk of a crash.

The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 for more information. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR ESSEX, LONDON AIRE, MOUNTAIN AIRE, KING AIRE
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motor Home
Hazard
Affected units
153

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • ESSEX
  • LONDON AIRE
  • MOUNTAIN AIRE
  • KING AIRE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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