Newmar Corporation: Safety Recalls in 2013

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Newmar Corporation in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 12, 2013

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Steering Linkage Castle Nuts may be Loose

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 motorhomes manufactured October 15, 2012, through June 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the castle nuts for the steering linkage ball joint fasteners, which mount to bell cranks, may be loose. If the castle nuts become completely loose, the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks without warning.

NHTSA ID: 13V653000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 47

Consequence Summary:

This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Newmar will notify owners and Spartan dealers will replace the steering linkage fasteners, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Customers may contact Newmar at 1-800-731-8300.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 17, 2013

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Air Pressure Gauge Accuracy/FMVSS 121

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2012 Essex and King Aire motor homes manufactured December 15, 2010, through August 15, 2011 on a Spartan Motors chassis. These vehicles are equipped with Ametek air pressure gauges that may exceed the air brake pressure accuracy requirements of plus or minus 7 percent. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

NHTSA ID: 13V438000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 31

Consequence Summary:

A low air pressure condition may appear safe to the driver, leaving the operator ignorant of the true condition of the vehicle's air brake system, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Spartan Motors will notify the affected owners on behalf of Newmar Corporation. Spartan Motors dealers will replace the air pressure gauge. The recall began during November 2013. Owners may contact Newmar Corporation at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan Motors at 1-800-582-3454.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 64.52

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May 1, 2013

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2013 Bay Star Sport, Ventana and Ventana LE and model year 2013-2014 Bay Star, Canyon Star and Dutch Star motorhomes. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.

NHTSA ID: 13V169000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 111

Consequence Summary:

If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action:

Newmar will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on June 28, 2013. Owners may contact Newmar at 1-574-773-7791 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 1, 2013

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Missing Reflectors/FMVSS 108

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Canyon Star motorhomes manufactured August 4, 2011, through February 19, 2013, for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected vehicles may have missing reflectors on the rear cap.

NHTSA ID: 13V170000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 103

Consequence Summary:

The absence of reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the motorhome, increasing the risk that another vehicle may crash into the motorhome.

Corrective Action:

Newmar will notify owners and dealers will install the required reflectors. The safety recall began on June 20, 2013. Owners may contact Newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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