NHTSA recall 16V768000
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
Newmar Essex and 2 more
Reported Oct 21, 201642 vehicles affectedNewmar CorporationBuilt Dec 9, 2015 – Sep 26, 2016
The defect
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.
The risk
The steps can retract without warning, causing someone using the steps to fall, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.