Vehicle recall 20V509000 · August 27, 2020
Newmar Essex, New Aire and 4 more models
The instrument panel brightness cannot be adjusted, possibly causing glare when driving at night.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- Glare can reduce the driver's visibility of the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
- 20V509000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 27, 2020
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20V-485
- Owner notification
- October 21, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 732
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Software
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Newmar Dutch Star (2019): 2019
- Newmar Essex (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
- Newmar London Aire (2019): 2019
- Newmar Mountain Aire (2019): 2019
- Newmar New Aire (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
- Newmar Ventana (2019): 2019
Has your Newmar been repaired?
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