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SevereNHTSA·18V219000·Announced 2018-04-05

Newmar Recalls 2018-2019 New Aire Motorhomes Due to Valve Stem Defect

Newmar is recalling 2018-2019 New Aire motorhomes because a wheel valve stem stabilizer may dislodge, potentially causing tire damage and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel/valve stem) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar New Aire motorhomes built on Daimler Trucks FCCC XCS chassis. The recall affects vehicles equipped with wheels that have Freightliner-logo shaped holes. These specific wheels feature a valve stem stabilizer that may dislodge and damage the valve stem.

The defect poses a safety risk because valve stem damage can result in a loss of air pressure in the inner tire. This loss of pressure can cause an overload of the outer tire, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific dates or locations for the recall distribution are provided in the source text, but the recall began on May 31, 2018.

Owners should contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or visit a Daimler Trucks dealer. Daimler Trucks dealers will inspect and replace the inner wheel valve stem stabilizer free of charge, as necessary. 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 NEW AIRE
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
72

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)

  • NEW AIRE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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