| NHTSA Recall # | 120652 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 16V768000 |
| MFG Compaign # | |
| Manufacturer | Newmar Corporation |
| Supplier | NEWMAR |
| Brand | NEWMAR |
| Model | LONDON AIRE |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Date of notification | 08/12/16 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 09/12/15 |
| End date of manufacturing | 26/09/16 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 21/10/16 |
| Report created | 21/10/16 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 42 |
| Defect summary | Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 london aire, essex, and king aire motorhomes manufactured december 9, 2015, to september 26, 2016. The hydraulic entry step controller may not be functioning as designed and may allow the steps to retract unexpectedly. |
| Consequence summary | The steps can retract without warning, causing someone using the steps to fall, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |