Campaign 15V-149

Wiper blades may separate from the wiper arm connectors, especially when the wipers are used at the high speed setting

Defect summary

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motor homes manufactured November 26, 2013, to November 11, 2014. The wiper blades may separate from the wiper arm connectors, especially when the wipers are used at the high speed setting.

Consequence

If the wiper blades separate from the wiper arms, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The recall began on March 17, 2015. 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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 15V149000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

4 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about visibility and wipers on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 15V-149
Make	Model	Model years
Newmar	Essex	2015
Newmar	King Aire	2015
Newmar	London Aire	2015
Newmar	Mountain Aire	2015

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.