NHTSA Recall 18V061000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V061000; Date: Jan. 19, 2018
If the driver has reduced visibility, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2018 Newmar Essex
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 11
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to Fix:
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.
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: Feb 9, 2018
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