Recall 24V019 affects 160 2016, 2022, 2023 Newmar motorhomes for a seat pedestal weld defect. Repair is free at any franchised Newmar dealer.
Newmar is recalling 160 motorhomes from the 2016, 2022, 2023 model years, including London Aire, Dutch Star, Essex, and Mountain Aire, because an improperly welded pedestal mounting plate can separate and loosen or detach the seat assembly. A loose or detached seat assembly increases the risk of injury, and Newmar dealers will inspect and complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The seat pedestal in these Newmar motorhomes is the metal support that fastens the seat assembly to the floor. It holds the seat in place while the motorhome is moving and helps the seat belt anchor points stay loaded correctly during a crash.
On affected 2016, 2022, and 2023 London Aire, Dutch Star, Essex, and Mountain Aire motorhomes, the pedestal mounting plate was not welded correctly to the base plate during seat assembly manufacturing. That weak weld lets the plate separate from the pedestal. If the weld breaks, the seat assembly can loosen or detach, which means the seating system and seat belt anchorages no longer meet FMVSS 207 and 210 requirements.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not rely on movement, noise, or visible looseness to confirm the defect, because the weld problem is inside the seat pedestal connection.
Who's affected?
Covers four Newmar motorhome lines from 2016, 2022, and 2023, all tied to the same seat pedestal part.
| 2016 Newmar London Aire | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2022 Newmar Dutch Star | seat assembly |
| 2022 Newmar Essex | seat assembly |
| 2022 Newmar London Aire | seat assembly |
| 2022 Newmar Mountain Aire | seat assembly |
| 2023 Newmar Essex | seat assembly |
| 2023 Newmar Dutch Star | seat assembly |
| 2023 Newmar Mountain Aire | seat assembly |
| 2023 Newmar London Aire | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 160 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific motorhome.
What's the safety risk?
A loose or detached seat assembly increases the risk of injury because the seat cannot hold the occupant as intended. Use extra caution until the seat pedestal is inspected, and contact a Newmar dealer for the recall inspection. Repair is free at any franchised Newmar dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016, 2022, or 2023 Newmar London Aire, Dutch Star, Essex, or Mountain Aire motorhome is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Newmar dealer to schedule the free pedestal inspection and repair that fixes the loose seat mounting plate.
- Bring the recall notice if Newmar mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V019 and Newmar recall 608 RSB when you call.
- Avoid using any seat that feels loose until the dealer completes the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Newmar technician inspects the seat pedestal mounting plate for a missing weld. If the weld is missing, the technician replaces the pedestal. Parts and labor are covered under the recall, so the repair is free. Newmar uses its standard reimbursement plan for covered out-of-pocket repairs paid before the recall notice. Bring documentation for any related pedestal or seat repair to the service desk and ask how to submit it under Newmar's plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 17, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 31, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 31, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| January 31, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 31, 2024 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 31, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V019?
Recall 24V019 covers 160 2016, 2022, and 2023 Newmar London Aire, Dutch Star, Essex, and Mountain Aire motorhomes with a seat pedestal mounting plate that was improperly welded. The plate can separate, loosening or detaching the seat assembly and increasing injury risk. Newmar dealers will inspect the weld and replace the pedestal for free.
What should I do if my 2016, 2022, or 2023 Newmar London Aire, Dutch Star, Essex, or Mountain Aire is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 24V019. If it is, contact a franchised Newmar dealer to schedule the seat pedestal inspection. Reference recall number 24V019 or Newmar recall 608 RSB when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Newmar dealers will inspect the seat pedestal weld and replace the pedestal if needed for free under recall 24V019.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is seat movement or detachment, which increases injury risk. The recall involves the seat pedestal mounting plate and FMVSS seating and seat belt anchorage requirements. Until your VIN is checked and the repair is complete, treat a loose seat as a safety issue and call a Newmar dealer.
When were owners notified about recall 24V019?
Newmar mailed owner notification letters on January 31, 2024. If you bought the motorhome used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Newmar is included, then call a franchised Newmar dealer or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V019000 |
|---|---|
| Newmar customer service | 1-800-731-8300 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V019 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V019000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
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