NHTSA Campaign 18V387000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Filed by Newmar Corporation.
NHTSA campaign 18V387000 covers 6 vehicles and concerns the visibility:windshield wiper/washer. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with windshield wipers that may have an incorrect bend, possibly preventing the wiper arms from properly contacting the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
- The risk
- If the windshield wipers do not properly contact the windshield, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper arms, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
- 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.safercar.gov.
Reported August 6, 2018
Vehicles covered by 18V387000 (6)
Is my vehicle affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 18V387000. It does not mean your individual vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and vehicles either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the vehicle's age or mileage.