2015 NEWMAR ESSEX

14 recalls — 1 complaints — 46 TSBs

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V809-2309.pdf. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become c... Read more

Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more i... Read more

34,699 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2012-2015 King Aire and Essex motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. A component within the starter motor may break, potentially resulting in the starter motor overheating or drawing excessive current.

Consequence

A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan Motors dealers will replace the starter, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-800-543-4277 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 17012.

210 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Defect Description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dutch Star, 2016-2018 Mountain Aire and London Aire, and 2012-2018 Essex and King Aire motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a par... Read more

Consequence

A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, reinstall and torqued the ball joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 to locate a qualified service center or contact Newmar ... Read more

595 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Defect Description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1998-2010 Dutch Star, 2008 Kountry Star, 2008-2009 All Star and Ventana, 2009-2010 Dutch Aire, 2014-2015 King Aire and 2015 Essex motorhomes, built on a Spartan Motors chassis. In the affected vehicles, the flexible exhaust tube may tear a... Read more

Consequence

If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect the alignment of the tubes, correcting them and replacing any that are torn. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan cus... Read more

742 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Defect Description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire and 2015-2016 London Aire and Essex motorhomes manufactured January 28, 2013, to December 14, 2015 and built on a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) chassis. The throttle pedal position sensor on the... Read more

Consequence

A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake capacity, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar Customer Service Department at 1-800-731-8300 or Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1-800-547-0712, or by e-mail at DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Da... Read more

1,243 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Defect Description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Essex, and 2015 Mountain Aire and London Aire motorhomes manufactured from May 20, 2013, through April 09, 2015. These vehicles are built on Freightliner rear engine chassis that have 18,000lb or 20,000lb-capacity front axles. In t... Read more

Consequence

Loss of power steering assist would result in increased difficulty to steer the vehicle in either direction at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will replace the power steering hose with a higher temperature rated one, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2016. Owners may contact Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar'... Read more

93 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Defect Description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, Essex, and 2015-2016 London Aire vehicles manufactured March 27, 2013, to October 16, 2015 and built on a Freightliner chassis. On certain recreational vehicles built with a heavier, adjustable foot ped... Read more

Consequence

If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged depending on brake configuration of the trailer. As a result, the brakes would drag and possibly overheat potentially resulting in ... Read more

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will modify the affected assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Freightliner/Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this reca... Read more

1,150 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Defect Description

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 resul... Read more

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

82 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

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 Chass... Read more

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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 S... Read more

96 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

If the tag axle moves off center, vehicle handling may suddenly be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

57 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Defect Description

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... Read more

Consequence

If the wiper blades separate from the wiper arms, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

153 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

STEERING:COLUMN

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

If the steering shaft disconnects or slips there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

30 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE

Defect Description

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 ed... Read more

Consequence

The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

98 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM:SPRINGS/BAGS

Defect Description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Essex motorhomes manufactured February 15, 2013, to June 4, 2014, and built on Freightliner chassis. In the affected vehicles, the rear axle jack mounting bracket may be attached too close to the rear suspension air bag.

Consequence

The rear axle mounting bracket may rub against the suspension air bag resulting in the air bag leaking air and a suspension collapse, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Newmar has notified owners, and dealers will provide a clearance gap between the bracket and air bag, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

20 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INVERTER	1

Incident date: Nov 20, 2020

The contact owns a 2015 Newmar Essex RV. The contact stated the RV trailer was parked plugged in an RV local dealer, in which the dealer had notified the contact that the trailer caught on fire due to the inverter system melting down in the trailer which caused a lot of black smoke installation dam... Read more

Fire

Technical Service Bulletins — 2015 NEWMAR ESSEX

46 manufacturer communications from 28 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	6
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	4
350000 EQUIPMENT	3
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL	3
160000 STRUCTURE	2
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	2
010000 STEERING	2
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY	2

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

Check for proper torque of all mounting bolts on all electric slideout motors. If any bolt is under- torqued, remove the bolt, and add blue LOCTITEA? thread sealant to the bolt threads. If there is no washer on the nut side of the bolt, add

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Newmar has made a change to the water pump circuit fuse on certain coaches to improve customer experience. In most cases, the 10 amp fuse installed by the factory is sufficient. However, some coaches equipped with a ShurFlo water pump (Newm

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Daimler Trucks North America LLC, on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, has issued field service campaign SF546AB. In response, Newmar is publishing PIB 495. Issue: On certain coaches, a check v

010000 STEERING

071200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

200000 WHEELS

350000 EQUIPMENT

If the coach's HWH leveling system has intermittent issues when operating, check for corrosion or loose mounting bolts. Torque the mounting bolts (if needed) to 30 ft. pounds. A ground cable may also be installed to improve the overall grou

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Daimler Trucks North America has issued field service campaign SF543A. In response, Newmar is publishing TSB 493. Issue: On specific vehicles equipped with Stoneridge light bar control units (LBCU), the instrument panel odometer value may

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on NHTSA Recall: Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. Issue: Certain motorhomes may have a defective refriger

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on NHTSA Recall: Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. NHTSA# 15V 803, TC# 2015- 562 Issue: On certain m

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Spartan Motors has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Spartan chassis. In response, Newmar is issuing recall NHTSA# 17v 378 and TC#2017-304. On certain motorhomes, the retaining ri

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

020000 SUSPENSION

Spartan Motors USA, Inc. has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes built on Spartan chassis. In response, Newmar Corporation is publishing the following recall: NHTSA #17V 195 TC #2017-162. Is

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SLIDEOUT MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES MAY HAVE BEEN UNDER-TORQUED. ISSUE: LOOSE MOUNTING BOLTS MAY CAUSE NOISE, AND MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE SLIDEOUT MOTOR HOUSING.

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

SPARTAN MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN SPECIFIC MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON SPARTAN CHASSIS AND IN RESPONSE NEWMAR IS PUBLISHING RECALL NHTSA# 16V 501 TC# 2016-342. ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE EXHA

010000 STEERING

NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN SPECIFIC MOTORHOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THIS RECALL IS THE RESULT OF INFORMATION PROVIDED TO NEWMAR BY DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. NHTSA #1

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN SPECIFIC MOTORHOMES. THIS RECALL IS THE RESULT OF INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA LLC. NHTSA#16V 252, TC#2016-205 ON CERTAIN

160000 STRUCTURE

INFORMATION HOW TO REGROUND SHADES IF THEY JUMP WHEN OPERATING ALL SHADES.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

THIS TSB IS CREATED TO NOTIFY DEALERS OF A CHANGE ITC MADE TO THE LEAD SOLDER IN THE RECESSED LIGHTING TO MAKE IT MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY. THIS CHANGE CAUSED AN ISSUE IN ITC?S LED RECESSED LIGHTS WITH A MANUFACTURED DATE CODES IN THE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This PIB has been created to inform Newmar dealers that power lock actuators for baggage doors (part # 66214 and part # 123822) are now obsolete. The new part (# 024193) is a replacement for both of the obsolete parts and will mount the sam

021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. has decided a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain motor home chassis. Newmar has provided the list of coaches affected by this Spartan Recall. NHTSA # 15V 492 TC# 2015-345. The contro

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain K3 model motor home chassis equipped with a tag axle suspension supplied by Reyco Granning. Issue: The tag axle suspension hange

020000 SUSPENSION

185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

Freightliner SS# 468987 Brake Lights Stay Illuminated on RV Chassis Applicable Vehicles: Certain Newmar Units built on Freightliner RV Chassis with Adjustable Pedals Only, Built prior to June 1st 2015 Symptoms: Cruise control intermit

125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. has released a Recall Spartan NHTSA # 15V-388, TC # 2015 283. Certain 2015- 2016 model units on Spartan K3 Chassis are affected. Fasteners that attach the stay rod to the rear drive axle may not have been instal

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

350000 EQUIPMENT

This PIB created to inform our dealers. To perform changes to base line tire pressure settings, change tire locations, program for a new tire sensor or program a new Valor Canbus Transceiver Module. You will need this tool. Valor smart tool

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

190000 TIRES

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Certain Newmar units are equipped with Automotion shades. Attached is information you will need. This will apply when replacing the (old) 5 wire shade motors or changing complete shade when existing (old) shade is 5 wire and new shade motor

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Xite Solutions TSB # 03-2015-001 The XSG2NA-X2 In Dash Infotainment Radio may enter into a reset cycle do to a possible high temperature protection. To identify the condition and affected product, the display screen will briefly turn white

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model year 2015 Essex motor homes equipped with Spartan Motors Inc. steering slip shafts used on K3 chassis with IFS2000S2 suspension. The

013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. AM Equipment Frameless style windshield wiper blades P/N 302-2320 supplied for Newmar coaches may separate from wiper arm con

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

350000 EQUIPMENT

NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN CERTAIN 2014-2015 ESSEX MOTORHOMES. THE AFFECTED MOTORHOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS, WERE EQUIPPED WITH A JACK MOUNTING BRACKET THAT MAY BE A

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

PRODUCT INFORMATION: EXPLANATION FOR SLIDEOUT ROLLER PADS. THESE SLIDEOUT ROLLER PADS ARE MEANT TO HELP PROTECT FLOORS FROM SLIDEOUT ROLLER MARKS DURING TRANSIT. NO

160000 STRUCTURE

PRODUCT INFORMATION: EXPLANATION FOR SLIDEOUT ROLLER PADS. THESE SLIDEOUT ROLLER PADS ARE MEANT TO HELP PROTECT FLOORS FROM SLIDEOUT ROLLER MARKS DURING TRANSIT. NO

NEWMAR ESSEX — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NEWMAR ESSEX across all model years (2003–2024).

152 Total Recalls

6 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

0 Reported Crashes

1 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

NEWMAR ESSEX — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2024	1	0	View
2023	3	0	View
2022	4	0	View
2021	6	3	View
2020	8	0	View
2019	14	1	View
2018	17	0	View
2017	9	0	View
2016	7	0	View
2015 (current)	14	1
2014	13	0	View
2013	8	0	View
2012	7	0	View
2011	3	0	View
2010	3	0	View
2009	3	0	View
2008	3	0	View
2007	5	1	View
2006	3	0	View
2005	7	0	View
2004	9	0	View
2003	5	0	View

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Model	Recalls	Complaints
ALL STAR	0	0	View
ALL STAR DIESEL PUSHER	0	0	View
ALL STAR ME	0	0	View
AMERICAN STAR	0	0	View
AMERICAN STAR LIGHT	0	0	View
BAY STAR	0	0	View
BAY STAR SPORT	0	0	View
CANYON STAR	0	0	View

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