NEWMAR LONDON AIRE 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V509000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR LONDON AIRE 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-10-21 2020-08-27 2020-08-27

Production Dates: 2018-01-10 - 2018-04-06

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

Summary

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."

Consequence

Glare can reduce the driver's visibility of the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.