Visibility: windshield wiper/washerRecall 15V-149 · Newmar vehicles
Newmar Corporation recall 15V-149 covers 153 Newmar vehicles for a visibility: windshield wiper/washer problem, reported to NHTSA on March 16, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 48% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V149000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motor homes manufactured November 26, 2013, to November 11, 2014. The wiper blades may separate from the wiper arm connectors, especially when the wipers are used at the high speed setting.
The risk
If the wiper blades separate from the wiper arms, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
The recall began on March 17, 2015. 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
48%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 26, 2013 to November 11, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.