NHTSA Recall 16V768000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V768000; Date: Oct. 21, 2016
The steps can retract without warning, causing someone using the steps to fall, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Newmar Essex; 2017 Newmar King Aire; 2017 Newmar London Aire
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 42
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 8, 2016
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