NEWMAR ESSEX 2020: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V610000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR ESSEX 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-09-17 2019-08-20 2019-08-20

Production Dates: 2016-12-12 - 2019-04-04

Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 376

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.