Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published March 20, 2020
Newmar 2020 London Aire Motorhomes: Loose Brake Bolts Risk Crash
Newmar recalls 2019-2020 Essex and London Aire motorhomes with loose brake caliper bolts that could reduce brake effectiveness and increase crash risk. Owners must have vehicles inspected by DTNA dealers for free repair.
“Newmar 2020 London Aire Motorhomes: Loose Brake Bolts Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79918-newmar-2020-london-aire-motorhomes-loose-brake-bolts-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #20V171000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V171000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on March 20, 2020, that Newmar Corporation is recalling certain Essex, London Aire, Mountain Aire, Ventana LE, Ventana and Kountry Star motorhomes due to loose brake caliper mounting bolts. Owners should contact DTNA or Newmar customer service for a free inspection and repair.
How to tell if you have it
Newmar Essex, 2019-2020
Newmar London Aire, 2019-2020
Newmar Mountain Aire, 2019
Newmar Ventana LE, 2019
Newmar Ventana, 2019
Newmar Kountry Star, 2020
What to do
Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 6, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
The hazard
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash. The record does not report specific incidents or injuries associated with this defect.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Newmar Corporation has 102 other recalls on file since May 27, 2010. Recent brand recalls include the February 24, 2026 recall of Bay Star motorhomes for detaching hood stops and the June 27, 2025 recall of King Aire motorhomes for detached door skins. Other recent recalls of similar products include the April 7, 2026 BRP Can-Am Origin electric motorcycles front brake failure risk and the November 25, 2025 Volvo XC60 seats loose bolts risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Newmar motorhome was built between 2019 and 2020 and has a DTNA chassis. The recall covers Essex and London Aire models, Mountain Aire, Ventana LE and Ventana, and Kountry Star motorhomes.
Brand
Newmar
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Dealer
DTNA dealers will inspect and repair the vehicle for free. Owners should contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for assistance.
Check Vehicle Details
Verify your motorhome's year, model, and chassis type to confirm if it's affected by this recall.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 6, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 20V-127.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 47 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Newmar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Newmar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V171000 — Newmar 2020 London Aire Motorhomes: Loose Brake Bolts Risk Crash
Hello,
I own a Newmar 2020 London Aire Motorhomes: Loose Brake Bolts Risk Crash that is covered by recall 20V171000 from Newmar.
The official recall notice states: Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 6, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 20V-127.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
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.
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