NEWMAR ESSEX 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V509000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-10-21 | 2020-08-27 | 2020-08-27 |
Production Dates: 2017-07-28 - 2018-01-30
Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20V-485
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 732
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 101
Newmar Corporation "Newmar" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Essex and New Aire, 2019 Dutch Star, London Aire, Mountain Aire, and Ventana motorhomes. The instrument panel brightness cannot be adjusted, possibly causing glare when driving at night. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Glare can reduce the driver's visibility of the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Newmar will notify owner, and dealers will update the software and processor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2020. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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.
