The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V610000·Announced 2019-08-20

Newmar Recalls 2018-2020 Motorhomes Due to Falling Bedroom Fascia Header

Newmar is recalling 2018-2020 King Aire, Mountain Aire, and Essex motorhomes because the bedroom fascia header may fall onto the bed, increasing injury risk.

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 defect where a component may fall on an occupant, creating a risk of injury. No injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2018-2020 King Aire, Mountain Aire, and Essex motorhomes. The recall involves 376 vehicles where the bedroom fascia header may fall unexpectedly onto the bed.

If the fascia header falls while an occupant is in the bed, it can increase the risk of injury. Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will add screws and brackets to properly secure the fascia header free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2019.

Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE, KING AIRE, ESSEX
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
376

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 (3)

  • MOUNTAIN AIRE
  • KING AIRE
  • ESSEX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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