The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V387000·Announced 2018-06-08

Newmar Recalls 2018-2019 Motorhomes Due to Windshield Wiper Defect

Newmar is recalling 2018-2019 Essex, London Aire, King Aire, and Mountain Aire motorhomes because windshield wiper arms may not contact the glass, reducing visibility.

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 defect that reduces driver visibility and increases the risk of a crash, fitting the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Essex, London Aire, King Aire, and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The recall involves 77 vehicles equipped with windshield wipers that may have an incorrect bend. This defect can prevent the wiper arms from properly contacting the windshield, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

If the windshield wipers do not properly contact the windshield, the driver's visibility may be reduced, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes are reported in the source text.

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper arms free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2018. 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, LONDON AIRE, KING AIRE, MOUNTAIN AIRE
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
77

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
  • KING AIRE
  • MOUNTAIN AIRE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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