Exterior lighting: tail lightsRecall 18V-144 · 2018 Newmar Essex
Newmar Corporation recall 18V-144 covers 33 2018 Newmar Essex for a exterior lighting: tail lights problem, reported to NHTSA on March 2, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V144000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Essex motorhomes. The taillights on these vehicles may loosen and detach from the vehicle while driving.
The risk
If the taillights detach, the driver will not be able to communicate his driving intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will secure the taillights with new hardware, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2018. 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
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 6, 2017 to January 29, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.