Newmar recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Essex motorhomes. The taillights on these vehicles may loosen and detach from the vehicle while driving.
What could happen
If the taillights detach, the driver will not be able to communicate his driving intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will secure the taillights with new hardware, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Vehicles covered
- Newmar Essex 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V144000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 2, 2018
- Owners notified
- Mar 23, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 33
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 6, 2017 to Jan 29, 2018
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Tail lights
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Newmar recall: Structure Jun 27, 2025
- Newmar recall: Seats Jan 17, 2024
- Newmar recall: Equipment Aug 4, 2022
- Newmar recall: Seats Apr 11, 2022
- Newmar recall: Steering Mar 17, 2022
- Newmar recall: Steering Oct 19, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.