2018–2020 Newmar Essex, 2018–2020 Newmar King Aire, 2018–2020 Newmar Mountain Aire Recall: Bedroom fascia header may fall unexpectedly onto the bed
NHTSA campaign 19V610000 · Equipment · filed Aug 20, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Mountain Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. The bedroom fascia header may fall unexpectedly onto the bed.
The risk
If the fascia header falls while there is an occupant in the bed, it can increase the risk of an injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will add screws and brackets to properly secure the fascia header, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V610000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.