NHTSA recall 18V061000
Exterior Lighting · Newmar Corporation
Details
What's wrong: The low beam headlights do not also illuminate as intended when the high beam headlights are activated, reducing the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Why it matters: If the driver has reduced visibility, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix: Newmar will notify owners, and daimler trucks north america authorized service facilities will reprogram the freightliner chassis module, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2018 Newmar Essex.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V061000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.