CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and 2016 London Aire motorhomes. The pedestal mounting plate may be improperly welded, causing the plate to separate and the seat assembly to loosen or detach. As such, these seat assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, ÂSeating Systems,", and number 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages."
- Risk
- A loose or detached seat assembly increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for a missing weld, and replace the pedestal as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 608 RSB.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The pedestal mounting plate on certain seat assemblies may have been improperly welded. If the weld is missing, the plate can separate, causing the seat to loosen or come off its mounting, and the seat assembly then fails to meet federal seating and seat belt anchorage standards.
A loose or detached seat increases the risk of injury to occupants. Owners should stop using a seat that appears loose and contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Dealers will inspect the seat for a missing weld and replace the pedestal as needed, at no charge to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024. To check for this recall, contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 (recall 608 RSB) and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Newmar Dutch Star | 20222023 |
|---|---|
| Newmar Essex | 20222023 |
| Newmar London Aire | 201620222023 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 20222023 |