NHTSA Campaign 21V082000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
NHTSA campaign 21V082000 covers 6 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the exterior lighting: brake lights: switch. The repair is free.
Newmar Corporation filed the report for 21V082000 with NHTSA on February 17, 2021; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 21V082000, NHTSA lists up to 1,370 potentially affected vehicles.
Owner notification letters for 21V082000 were scheduled from April 12, 2021, 54 days after the report.
21V082000 covers 2 models from Newmar, model years 2017–2021.
Owners of the model years 21V082000 covers have filed at least 8 complaints naming the exterior lighting, about this defect or others in the same group.
Among the 21V082000 vehicles, the 2019 Newmar Dutch Star has the most (8).
By potentially affected vehicles, 21V082000 ranks 13 of 101 Newmar Corporation recalls on this site.
Besides 21V082000, Newmar Corporation has 8 other recalls on the exterior lighting on this site; the one before 21V082000 was 20V421000, reported on July 21, 2020.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 Kountry Star and 2017-2021 Dutch Star motorhomes. The brake light switch may chafe against the windshield wiper mechanism, which could damage the brake light switch or it's wiring, and cause the brake lights to not illuminate.
- The risk
- If the brake lights do not illuminate, other motorists will be unaware of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Reported February 17, 2021
Vehicles covered by 21V082000 (6)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 21V082000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Newest record on this page: February 17, 2021. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted