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.
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Newmar is recalling certain 2019-2020 Essex and London Aire motorhomes due to brake caliper mounting bolts that may be too loose. This could reduce brake effectiveness and increase crash risk if the vehicle is not properly maintained.
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, meaning the vehicle may not stop properly during emergency situations. This increases the risk of a crash, especially when the vehicle is moving at higher speeds or on slippery surfaces.
Owners of Newmar 2019-2020 Essex and London Aire motorhomes, 2019 Mountain Aire, Ventana LE and Ventana, and 2020 Kountry Star motorhomes built on DTNA chassis are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the brake caliper bolts are not properly tightened.
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.
DTNA dealers will inspect and repair the vehicle for free. Owners should contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for assistance.
Verify your motorhome's year, model, and chassis type to confirm if it's affected by this recall.
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.
The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, which can reduce brake effectiveness and increase crash risk.
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.
DTNA dealers will inspect and repair the vehicle for free. Owners should contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for assistance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Newmar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V171000 — Newmar Newmar Hello, I own a Newmar 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.
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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.
