Newmar 2017 King Aire Steps May Retract Unexpectedly Causing Falls
Newmar is recalling 2017 King Aire motorhomes with hydraulic entry steps that may retract without warning, risking falls and injury. Owners should contact Newmar for free software updates by December 19, 2016.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The steps can retract without warning, causing someone using the steps to fall, increasing the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Newmar is recalling certain 2017 King Aire motorhomes because their hydraulic entry steps can retract unexpectedly, potentially causing falls and injury. This recall affects vehicles made between December 9, 2015, and September 26, 2016. The remedy involves free software updates by dealers starting December 19, 2016. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226256-newmar-2017-king-aire-steps-may-retract-unexpectedly-causing-falls.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226256-newmar-2017-king-aire-steps-may-retract-unexpectedly-causing-falls · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V768000
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“Newmar 2017 King Aire Steps May Retract Unexpectedly Causing Falls.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226256-newmar-2017-king-aire-steps-may-retract-unexpectedly-causing-falls. Based on NHTSA recall #16V768000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V768000).
Why it’s dangerous
The hydraulic entry steps can retract without warning, which may cause someone using the steps to fall. This risk increases the chance of injury, especially if the steps are not properly secured or monitored.
Who’s affected
Owners of Newmar 2017 King Aire motorhomes made between December 9, 2015, and September 26, 2016 are affected. Those who use the entry steps frequently are at higher risk of falls.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Newmar 2017 King Aire motorhomes with hydraulic entry steps. The recall covers vehicles manufactured from December 9, 2015, to September 26, 2016.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Newmar Customer Service
Call 1-800-731-8300 to schedule a free inspection and software update for your vehicle.
Have Dealers Inspect Steps
Dealers will inspect the steps and update the controller software at no cost to you.
December 19, 2016
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall expected to begin (expected, per the notice)
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 #16V768000 (October 21, 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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