Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V061000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Newmar Corporation filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-01-19.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V061000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Vehicles affected
11
Reported to NHTSA
2018-01-19
Owners notified
2018-02-09

Defect description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Essex motorhomes built on a Freightliner chassis. The low beam headlights do not also illuminate as intended when the high beam headlights are activated, reducing the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

If the driver has reduced visibility, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities will reprogram the Freightliner chassis module, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Notes

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
NEWMAR Essex2018

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.