NEWMAR ESSEX 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V421000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR ESSEX 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-09-11 2020-07-21 2020-07-21

Production Dates: 2015-12-04 - 2016-07-05

Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20V-404

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3202

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Newmar Corporaton "Newmar" is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ventana LE, 2017-2020 Ventana, London Aire, Essex and Dutch Star, 2017-2019 Mountain Aire, 2018-2020 New Aire, and 2020 Kountry Star motorhomes that received the 'inspection-only' remedy from recall 19V-426. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module "PDM" may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.

Consequence

Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America dealers will replace the PDM, free of charge. This recall began September 11, 2020. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 20V-404.

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.