The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V594000·Announced 2020-09-29

2021 Newmar Motorhomes Recalled for Leveling Jack Fastening Defect

Newmar is recalling certain 2021 motorhome models because the front leveling jacks may not be properly fastened to the chassis. If the jacks fail, the motorhome could unexpectedly drop, creating an 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: This is a structural vehicle defect with potential for injury, but the source reports no actual injuries or deaths. Per the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported score as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2021 motorhomes: the Mountain Aire, Essex, Dutch Star, and London Aire models. The front leveling jacks may not be correctly fastened to the chassis.

If the jacks are not properly fastened, they may fail to support the weight of the motorhome. This could cause an unexpected drop, increasing the risk of injury.

Affected owners will be notified by Newmar. Dealers will inspect and repair the leveling jacks free of charge. Owners can contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 for more information. The recall began on November 9, 2020. For additional information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR ESSEX, DUTCH STAR, MOUNTAIN AIRE, LONDON AIRE
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome/RV
Hazard
Affected units
48

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
  • DUTCH STAR
  • MOUNTAIN AIRE
  • LONDON AIRE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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