Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Essex and New Aire, 2019 Dutch Star, London Aire, Mountain Aire, and Ventana motorhomes. The instrument panel brightness cannot be adjusted, possibly causing glare when driving at night. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, “Control and Displays.”
Newmar Corporation – Instrument Panel Display Does Not Dim/FMVSS 101
| Report Received Date | 08/27/2020 |
| NHTSA ID | 20V509000 |
| Consequence Summary | Glare can reduce the driver's visibility of the road, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Newmar will notify owner, and dealers will update the software and processor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2020. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. |
| Recall Code | 20V-485 |
| Potentially Affected | 732 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V509000) |
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