The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V512000·Announced 2016-07-06

Newmar Recalls 2017 Motorhomes Due to Front Fascia Wood Trim Separation Risk

Newmar is recalling 152 model year 2017 motorhomes because front fascia wood trim may separate and contact occupants, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where separating trim may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2017 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles were manufactured between December 4, 2015, and July 5, 2016. A total of 152 vehicles are included in this recall.

The defect involves front fascia wood trim that may separate from the slide-out section of the vehicle. If the trim separates, it may contact the driver or a passenger. This contact could result in a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash.

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will secure the trim with screws at no charge. The recall began on August 16, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, KING AIRE, MOUNTAIN AIRE, ESSEX
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
152

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 (5)

  • DUTCH STAR
  • KING AIRE
  • MOUNTAIN AIRE
  • ESSEX
  • LONDON AIRE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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