Newmar Corporation: Safety Recalls in 2015
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 19 safety recalls made by Newmar Corporation in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 9, 2015
(Campaign #: 15V 633)
Steering Gear Mounting Bracket may Crack
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire, 1998-1999 London Aire, 2004 Essex and 1997-1998 Kountry Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.
NHTSA ID: 15V829000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,920
Consequence Summary:
A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 15V 633.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 7.08
December 1, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Refrigerator Door Latch May Inadvertently Lock
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 King Aire, 2009-2014 Essex, 2011-2015 Mountain Aire, Ventana, and Dutch Star, 2012-2014 Ventana LE, 2012-2015 Canyon Star, and 2015 London Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with refrigerator door latches that may inadvertently lock without the operator's knowledge.
NHTSA ID: 15V808000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 979
Consequence Summary:
If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new replacement door latch that will not automatically latch, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 42.19
November 30, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Cargo Door Lock Actuators May Overheat
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ventana and Dutch Star motorhomes and model year 2014 Mountain Aire and Essex motorhomes manufactured May 31, 2015, to January 21, 2015. The affected vehicles have cargo door lock actuators that may overheat and melt the actuator housing.
NHTSA ID: 15V803000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 1,085
Consequence Summary:
A door lock actuator that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new low voltage disconnect module and wire harness for the door lock actuator, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
November 25, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Egress Window Not Installed Over DINETTE
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016 King Aire vehicles manufactured March 9, 2015, to September 14, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured without an emergency exit window over the driver's side dinette table.
NHTSA ID: 15V797000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 10
Consequence Summary:
The absence of an exit window may delay or prevent exit from the vehicle in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the window, and if necessary install egress window, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 90
November 13, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Engine Cooling Fan May Separate from Fan Drive
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Essex motorhomes manufactured March 24, 2003, to March 7, 2007, and 2005-2007 London Aire motorhomes manufactured May 30, 2005, to October 23, 2006, and 2007-2008 Mountain Aire motorhomes manufactured January 19, 2006, to February 27, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may separate from the fan drive while the fan is spinning.
NHTSA ID: 15V752000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 465
Consequence Summary:
If the engine area is open and the cooling fan and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will replace the fan and fan drive system, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar service department at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan Chassis at 1-800-543-4277.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 40.65
November 12, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Water Heater May Scald Operator
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Canyon Star motorhomes manufactured September 10, 2013, to August 18, 2015 and equipped with Atwood on-demand water heaters. In the affected vehicles, the water heater valve may not be properly set and, as a result, the water and gas valve may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
NHTSA ID: 15V747000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 90
Consequence Summary:
The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit to eliminate the scald hazard, free of charge. The recall began on December 8, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 20
November 3, 2015
(Campaign #: 13V 392)
ABS Modulator Valve may Fracture due to Contact
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Essex recreational vehicles manufactured March 22, 2011, to January 8, 2013, and 2012 King Aire recreational vehicles manufactured March 22, 2011, to March 31, 2011, and built on a Spartan Motors chassis. Due to contact with the steering relay rod, the ABS modulator valve may fracture resulting in air not being applied to the affected wheel's air brakes.
NHTSA ID: 15V727000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 60
Consequence Summary:
This may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle or cause the vehicle to pull to one side when braking. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners on Newmar's behalf and Spartan dealers will reorient the ABS modulator valve and install spacers for additional clearance, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300, or Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Newmar's number for this recall is 13V 392.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.67
October 28, 2015
(Campaign #: 15S25)
Transmission can Shift Without Pressing Brake
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Bay Star Sport, Bay Star, and Canyon Star vehicles manufactured July 8, 2015, to September 23, 2015. Due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment, the affected vehicles can be shifted out of 'PARK' without applying the brakes.
NHTSA ID: 15V713000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 93
Consequence Summary:
If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and Ford dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's and Ford's number for this recall is 15S25.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 62.37
October 14, 2015
(Campaign #: 15V-548)
Wheel Bearings may Overheat
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Mountain Aire motorhomes manufactured October 16, 2006, to July 24, 2007, 2007-2008 Essex motorhomes manufactured November 1, 2006, to May 24, 2007 and 2007-2008 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured October 12, 2006, to June 29, 2007. The affected vehicles have tag axles with wheel bearings that may be adjusted too tight, resulting in their overheating during use.
NHTSA ID: 15V654000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 119
Consequence Summary:
If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notfy owners, and Spartan dealers will check the wheel end bearings for appropriate end play, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's recall number is 15V-548.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 39.5
October 13, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Parking Brake may not Function Properly
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport and Canyon Star motorhomes manufactured July 8, 2015, to September 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the parking brake actuator may be out of calibration causing the parking brake system to not properly hold the vehicle even with the parking brake pedal fully depressed. Additionally, the parking brake may not disengage completely when the parking brake pedal is released.
NHTSA ID: 15V642000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 86
Consequence Summary:
If the parking brake does not fully engage, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash. A parking brake that drags may result in a wheel end fire.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake foot pedal assembly, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 61.63
September 22, 2015
(Campaign #: 15V-554)
Flexible Exhaust Tube May Tear
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2010 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured May 13, 2009, to April 14, 2010, 2010 Dutch Aire motorhomes manufactured May 12, 2009, to February 8, 2010, and 2012-2013 King Aire motorhomes manufactured March 22, 2011, to May 17, 2013. The affected vehicles are built on a Spartan Motors chassis and have a flexible exhaust tube that may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.
NHTSA ID: 15V585000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 165
Consequence Summary:
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will install a new exhaust tube, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 15V-554.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 60.61
August 5, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Vehicle Ride Height may be Too Low
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Essex and King Aire vehicles manufactured March 7, 2014, to June 15, 2015, and 2016 Mountain Aire vehicles manufactured March 9, 2015, to June 5, 2015. The control module for the air suspension may experience a loss of power resulting in the air suspension not being able to achieve ride height.
NHTSA ID: 15V492000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 82
Consequence Summary:
If the ride height of the suspension is less than specified ride height the vehicle may be difficult to control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners and Spartan Motors will repair the motor homes free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.9
July 28, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Exterior Fuel Dispensing Compartment
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Canyon Star toy haulers manufactured from November 28, 2007, through July 9, 2015, and model year 2007-2009 All Star toy haulers manufactured from January 30, 2006, through October 21, 2009. There is unprotected flammable plastic wrap surrounding the exterior fuel dispensing system which could burn if exposed to an ignition source.
NHTSA ID: 15V477000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 472
Consequence Summary:
If the exterior fuel dispensing compartment were to catch fire, the surrounding plastic wrap material could burn increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective metal sheet on the top of the exterior fuel compartment. The repair will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 29.45
June 30, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Rear Stay Rod Fasteners may Loosen
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 King Aire and Essex vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2014, and May 13, 2015, and model year 2016 Mountain Aire vehicles manufactured from March 17, 2015, through April 17, 2015. The affected vehicles, built on a Spartan Chassis, have fasteners that attach the stay rod (v-rod) to the rear drive axle that may not have been installed with thread locker or tightened in the correct sequence.
NHTSA ID: 15V411000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 96
Consequence Summary:
If the fasteners loosen, the stay rod may disconnect from the rear axle, allowing the rear axle to move freely, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners on behalf of Newmar, and dealers will replace the fasteners using thread lock, tightening them in the proper sequence and with the required torque values, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.42
June 15, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Tag Axle Suspension Hangers may Move
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Essex and King Aire vehicles manufactured March 26, 2014, to December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have tag axle suspension hangers that may move, allowing the tag axle assembly to shift off center.
NHTSA ID: 15V375000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 57
Consequence Summary:
If the tag axle moves off center, vehicle handling may suddenly be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Newmar has notified owners, and dealers will weld the tag axle suspension hangers to the chassis frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.74
March 16, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Wiper Blades may Detach from Wiper Arms
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motor homes manufactured November 26, 2013, to November 11, 2014. The wiper blades may separate from the wiper arm connectors, especially when the wipers are used at the high speed setting.
NHTSA ID: 15V149000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 153
Consequence Summary:
If the wiper blades separate from the wiper arms, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 48.37
February 6, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Loose Steering Linkage Castlenuts
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 King Aire and Essex vehicles manufactured April 12, 2013, to October 18, 2013, and built on Spartan Chassis. In the affected vehicles, the steering linkage castlenuts may loosen without warning and the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks.
NHTSA ID: 15V067000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 24
Consequence Summary:
If the steering linkage separates from the bell cranks, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect the steering linkage castle nuts and tighten them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 83.33
February 4, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Steering Shaft may Disconnect or Slip
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Essex motorhomes manufactured March 13, 2014, to November 13, 2014, built on Spartan chassis. Due to the steering column having inadequate spline engagement at the steering gear, the steering shaft may disconnect or slip.
NHTSA ID: 15V062000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 30
Consequence Summary:
If the steering shaft disconnects or slips there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners on behalf of Newmar, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 90
February 3, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Defective Quick Release Valve Seat
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Newmar King Aire, and Essex vehicles manufactured December 9, 2013, to December 16, 2014, equipped with certain Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check. In the affected valves, the rubber diaphragm may be damaged by sharp edges on the valve seat ribs, reducing the available air pressure in the air tanks.
NHTSA ID: 15V061000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 98
Consequence Summary:
The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.69
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