Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 19V-610 · Newmar vehicles
Newmar Corporation recall 19V-610 covers 376 Newmar vehicles for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on August 20, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 66% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V610000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Mountain Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. The bedroom fascia header may fall unexpectedly onto the bed.
The risk
If the fascia header falls while there is an occupant in the bed, it can increase the risk of an injury.
The fix
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will add screws and brackets to properly secure the fascia header, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2019. 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
66%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 12, 2016 to April 4, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.