Forward collision avoidance: sensing systemRecall 16V-756 · 2017 Newmar King Aire
Newmar Corporation recall 16V-756 covers 15 2017 Newmar King Aire for a forward collision avoidance: sensing system problem, reported to NHTSA on October 19, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 47% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V756000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 King Aire motorhomes manufactured January 22, 2016, to October 4, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with WABCO OnGuard collision mitigation radar which may have been mounted upside down on the front lower bumper, resulting in decreased performance.
The risk
If the collision mitigation radar has reduced performance, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will check the orientation of the OnGuard radar and, if necessary, correct the orientation, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 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.
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
47%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 22, 2016 to September 22, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.