3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEATS
Posted on: 2007-10-17
Description
Certain diesel bus motor homes equipped with driver seats built by villa international fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, seating systems. The lower slide rails of the air suspension can fail.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, separation of the seat from the seat pedestal may lead to personal injury.
Corrective Action
Newmar is working with villa to install two reinforcement tethers between the front of the seat pedestal and the top of the air suspension free of charge. The recall began on december 4, 2007. Owners may contact newmar at 574-773-7791.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Posted on: 2015-11-13
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 essex motorhomes manufactured march 24, 2003, to march 7, 2007, and 2005-2007 london aire motorhomes manufactured may 30, 2005, to october 23, 2006, and 2007-2008 mountain aire motorhomes manufactured january 19, 2006, to february 27, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may separate from the fan drive while the fan is spinning.
Consequence
If the engine area is open and the cooling fan and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and spartan dealers will replace the fan and fan drive system, free of charge. The recall began on december 1, 2016. Owners may contact newmar service department at 1-800-731-8300 or spartan chassis at 1-800-543-4277.
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.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2017-12-20
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17v809-2309.pdf. These motorhomes are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on february 7, 2018. Owners may contact kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on product safety recall for more information or owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17e-062.
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.