NHTSA Recall 24V019000: Seats
Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 160 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Newmar Dutch Star.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V019000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 608 RSB |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | January 17, 2024 |
| Owner notification | January 31, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
A loose or detached seat assembly increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V019000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Newmar Dutch Star | 2022, 2023 |
| Newmar Essex | 2022, 2023 |
| Newmar London Aire | 2016, 2022, 2023 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 2022, 2023 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.