The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V421000·Announced 2020-07-21

Newmar Recalls Motorhomes with Damaged Rear Power Distribution Modules

Newmar is recalling specific 2016-2020 motorhomes because a damaged rear Power Distribution Module may cause exterior lights to stop working, increasing crash 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 addresses a risk-of-harm product where non-functioning lights increase crash risk, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for unreported injury risks.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2016-2020 New Aire, London Aire, Essex, Ventana, Ventana LE, Dutch Star, Kountry Star, and Mountain Aire motorhomes. This recall affects vehicles that previously received an 'inspection-only' remedy under recall 19V-426. The rear-mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, which can result in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.

Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash. Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America dealers will replace the PDM free of charge. This recall began on September 11, 2020. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR NEW AIRE, LONDON AIRE, ESSEX, VENTANA
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
3,202

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 (8)

  • NEW AIRE
  • LONDON AIRE
  • ESSEX
  • VENTANA
  • VENTANA LE
  • DUTCH STAR
  • KOUNTRY STAR
  • MOUNTAIN AIRE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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