The defect
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 Essex, Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, and London Aire motorhomes. The front leveling jacks may not be fastened correctly to the chassis, possibly causing the jacks to fail to support the weight of the motorhome.
The risk
If the front jacks fail, an unexpected drop can occur, increasing the risk of an injury.
The remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the leveling jacks as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2020. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Newmar Dutch Star | 2021 |
| Newmar Essex | 2021 |
| Newmar London Aire | 2021 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 2021 |
Components: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newmar Dutch Star | 2021 | 6 | 13 |
| Newmar Essex | 2021 | 1 | 6 |
| Newmar London Aire | 2021 | 1 | 7 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 2021 | 0 | 6 |
Other equipment recalls in 2020
134 of the 782 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2020 concerned the equipment; Newmar Corporation filed 120 campaigns in all.
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| 20V777000 11 Dec 2020 | Altec Industries, Inc. |
| 20V767000 10 Dec 2020 | Forest River, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2020