NEWMAR LONDON AIRE 2017: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V768000
Make | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE | 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
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.
The steps can retract without warning, causing someone using the steps to fall, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
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.