NHTSA recall 20V171000
Service brakes, air › Disc › Caliper
Newmar Essex and 5 more
Reported Mar 20, 2020129 vehicles affectedNewmar CorporationMaker’s number #20V-127Built Oct 3, 2018 – May 22, 2019
The defect
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Essex and London Aire, 2019 Mountain Aire, Ventana LE and Ventana and 2020 Kountry Star motorhomes built on DTNA chassis. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
The risk
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 6, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 20V-127.