Vehicle recall 16V768000 · October 21, 2016
Newmar Essex, King Aire and 1 more model
The hydraulic entry step controller may not be functioning as designed and may allow the steps to retract unexpectedly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes manufactured December 9, 2015, to September 26, 2016. The hydraulic entry step controller may not be functioning as designed and may allow the steps to retract unexpectedly.
- Consequence
- The steps can retract without warning, causing someone using the steps to fall, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steps and update the controller software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2016. 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V768000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 21, 2016
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Owner notification
- December 8, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 42
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Newmar Essex (2017): 2017
- Newmar King Aire (2017): 2017
- Newmar London Aire (2017): 2017
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