Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- Component
- Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Vehicles affected
- 376
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2019-08-20
- Owners notified
- 2019-09-17
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
If the fascia header falls while there is an occupant in the bed, it can increase the risk of an injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.