NEWMAR ESSEX 2019: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Make : NEWMAR Model : ESSEX Year : 2019
Build Dates : 2016-12-12 - 2019-04-04
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V610000
Date Owner's Notified: 2019-09-17 Date Received by ODI: 2019-08-20 Date Added to Database: 2019-08-20
Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 376
Summary:
      Newmar Corporation "Newmar" is recalling certain 2018-2020 Mountain Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. The bedroom fascia header may fall unexpectedly onto the bed.
Consequence:
      If the fascia header falls while there is an occupant in the bed, it can increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy:
      Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will add screws and brackets to properly secure the fascia header, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.