Electrical system: software
Risk. Glare can reduce the driver's visibility of the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2018 Newmar Essex. It is covered by 17 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-809 the manufacturer reports only 6% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 27, 2020. Updated daily.
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Risk. Glare can reduce the driver's visibility of the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk. If the fascia header falls while there is an occupant in the bed, it can increase the risk of an injury.
Risk. Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk. An overheated power supply can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk. Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. If the door opens during transit, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Risk. If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. If the slide-out room moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Risk. If the windshield wipers do not properly contact the windshield, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. Overheating of the electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk. If the taillights detach, the driver will not be able to communicate his driving intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. If the driver has reduced visibility, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Risk. The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Risk. Failure of the fuel pump will result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Newmar.
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Essex median. How we score
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.