Insufficient Light Output/FMVSS 108 - 2018 Newmar Essex Motorhomes

January 19, 2018

If the driver has reduced visibility, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V061

Manufacturer Newmar Corporation

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 11

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.”

Remedy

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.

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.

1 Affected Product

Vehicle


MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
NEWMAR	ESSEX	2018

2 Associated Documents

Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-18V061-8314.pdf 245.981KB

RCAK-18V061-8314

Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report/FMVSS 108

RCLRPT-18V061-4237.PDF 214.511KB

RCLRPT-18V061-4237

Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=18V061&docType=RCL

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