NEWMAR ESSEX 2017: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V768000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR ESSEX 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-12-08 2016-10-21 2016-10-21

Production Dates: 2015-12-09 - 2016-09-26

Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 42

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Newmar Corporation "Newmar" is recalling certain model year 2017 London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes manufactured December 9, 2015, to September 26, 2016. The hydraulic entry step controller may not be functioning as designed and may allow the steps to retract unexpectedly.

Consequence

The steps can retract without warning, causing someone using the steps to fall, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steps and update the controller software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Notes

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.