The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V144000·Announced 2018-03-02

Newmar Recalls 2018 Essex Motorhomes Due to Taillight Detachment Risk

Newmar is recalling 2018 Essex motorhomes because taillights may loosen and detach while driving, increasing crash risk. Dealers will secure the lights with new hardware.

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 structural vehicle defect where taillights may detach, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2018 Essex motorhomes. The taillights on these vehicles may loosen and detach from the vehicle while driving.

If the taillights detach, the driver will not be able to communicate driving intentions, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on March 23, 2018.

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will secure the taillights with new hardware free of charge. 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 ESSEX
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
33

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)

  • ESSEX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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