Newmar 2017 King Aire: Forward Collision Avoidance Radar May Not Work
Newmar is recalling 2017 King Aire motorhomes with potentially misaligned OnGuard radar that could reduce crash avoidance effectiveness. Owners should contact Newmar for free checks.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the collision mitigation radar has reduced performance, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Newmar is recalling certain 2017 King Aire motorhomes made between January 2016 and October 2016. The forward collision avoidance radar might be mounted upside down, reducing its ability to prevent crashes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226250-newmar-2017-king-aire-forward-collision-avoidance-radar-may-not.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226250-newmar-2017-king-aire-forward-collision-avoidance-radar-may-not · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V756000
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“Newmar 2017 King Aire: Forward Collision Avoidance Radar May Not Work.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226250-newmar-2017-king-aire-forward-collision-avoidance-radar-may-not. Based on NHTSA recall #16V756000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V756000).
Why it’s dangerous
The OnGuard radar may be mounted upside down on the front lower bumper, causing it to have reduced performance. This could mean the system might not detect collisions properly, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Newmar King Aire motorhomes made between January 2016 and October 2016 are affected. Motorhome drivers using the forward collision avoidance system are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 King Aire was made between January 22, 2016, and October 4, 2016. The vehicle should have a WABCO OnGuard collision mitigation radar.
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What to do — step by step
Check Radar Orientation
Contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 to have the OnGuard radar checked for proper mounting.
What NHTSA says to do
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will check the orientation of the OnGuard radar and, if necessary, correct the orientation, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 56 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V756000 (October 19, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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