Recall 16V768000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Report Date
20161021
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Affected Vehicles
3 models

Defect Description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes manufactured December 9, 2015, to September 26, 2016. The hydraulic entry step controller may not be functioning as designed and may allow the steps to retract unexpectedly.

Safety Consequence

The steps can retract without warning, causing someone using the steps to fall, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steps and update the controller software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2017 NEWMAR ESSEX
2017 NEWMAR KING AIRE
2017 NEWMAR LONDON AIRE

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.