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HighNHTSA·17V229000·Announced 2017-04-04

Newmar Recalls 2017 King Aire Motorhomes Due to Headlight Wiring Seal Defect

Newmar is recalling 2017 King Aire motorhomes because improperly seated headlight harness seals may allow water entry, causing the dash display to obscure speedometer and RPM readings.

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 where the defect could obscure critical vehicle information, increasing crash risk, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2017 King Aire motorhomes. The recall addresses a defect where the seals on the headlight harness connectors may not be properly seated. This condition allows water to enter the connector, which can cause the glass dash display to switch to the turn signal camera mode. When this occurs, the dash displays the turn signal side camera view over the speedometer and RPM displays.

If the driver cannot see the speedometer and RPM displays, there is an increased risk of a crash. The recall began on April 21, 2017. Owners should contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or their local dealer to have the seals inspected and resealed free of charge. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR KING AIRE
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
26

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 (1)

  • KING AIRE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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