NHTSAGeneral Alert
Newmar Corporation - Incorrect Weld May Cause Seat Failure/FMVSS 207
Published: January 17, 2024Recall ID: 24V019000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loose or detached seat assembly increases the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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, Seating Systems,", and number 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages."
Affected Products
Incorrect Weld May Cause Seat Failure/FMVSS 207
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect Weld May Cause Seat Failure/FMVSS 207 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V019000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V019000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Newmar Corporation |
| Defect summary | 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, Seating Systems,", and number 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages." |
| Completion rate | 57.50 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A loose or detached seat assembly increases the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 608 RSB |
| Potentially affected | 160 |
| Report received date | 2024-01-17T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |