Recall 19V816 affects 6 2020 Newmar Mountain Aire motorhomes because low beams can go dark with high beams. Free repair at a franchised Newmar dealer.
Newmar is recalling 6 2020 Mountain Aire motorhomes because the low beam bulbs can fail to stay illuminated when the high beams are turned on. With both beams not illuminated together as intended, the driver has reduced visibility and a higher crash risk; Newmar dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The headlights on a 2020 Newmar Mountain Aire use separate low beam and high beam bulbs. The low beams light the road close to the motorhome without aiming too much light at oncoming traffic. When the driver switches to high beams, the system is intended to keep the low beams on while adding the longer high beam pattern.
On affected Mountain Aire motorhomes, the low beam bulbs do not stay illuminated when the high beam bulbs are activated. Only the high beam bulbs illuminate. That leaves less required light on the road than the headlight system was designed to provide, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing crash risk.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem shows up when the high beams are turned on and the low beams fail to remain lit, so the road ahead has less coverage than expected.
Who's affected?
| 2020 Newmar Mountain Aire | Headlights |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 6 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2020 Newmar Mountain Aire motorhome is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the low beam does not illuminate with the high beam, the driver has reduced visibility, which increases crash risk. Schedule the repair soon, and use extra caution when driving after dark until the lighting is corrected. Repair is free at any franchised Newmar dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020 Newmar Mountain Aire is included in this recall.
- Contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or a franchised Newmar dealer to schedule the free headlight repair with a DTNA dealer.
- Ask for the repair that keeps the low beam bulb illuminated when the high beam bulb is activated.
- Bring the recall notice if Newmar mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V816 when you call.
- Avoid night driving until the repair is complete if the high beams do not keep both headlight beams illuminated.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Newmar technician checks the headlamp setup and repairs the lighting system as needed so the low beam bulb stays illuminated when the high beam bulb is switched on. The recall covers the required parts and labor, and this repair is available now at no charge. When you schedule service, tell the service desk this is recall 19V816 for a 2020 Mountain Aire and ask whether the motorhome needs to go to a DTNA chassis service location.
Timeline
| November 15, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 6, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 14, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| January 14, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 14, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V816?
Recall 19V816 covers 6 2020 Newmar Mountain Aire motorhomes with low beam bulbs that do not stay illuminated when the high beams are activated. Per NHTSA campaign 19V816, reduced lighting can reduce driver visibility and increase crash risk. The repair is free.
What should I do if my 2020 Newmar Mountain Aire is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 19V816. If it is, contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or a franchised Newmar dealer to arrange the headlight repair. Reference recall 19V816 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Newmar says the headlight repair will be completed free of charge. The remedy began January 6, 2020.
What is the safety risk with recall 19V816?
The safety risk is reduced nighttime visibility when the high beams are used. Per NHTSA campaign 19V816, the low beam bulbs do not stay illuminated with the high beam bulbs as intended, which can reduce the driver’s visibility and increase crash risk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V816000 |
|---|---|
| Newmar customer service | 1-800-731-8300 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V816 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V816000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 24, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →