2020 NEWMAR ESSEX
8 recalls — 0 complaints — 19 TSBs
22V234000 Apr 11, 2022
SEATS
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Canyon Star, 2019 Ventana LE, 2020-2022 Kountry Star, 2019-2020 Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and 2021 Super Star vehicles. The wiring under the seats may be incorrectly secured,... Read more
Consequence
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and secure the wiring, adding circuit breaker and fuse protection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
21V822000 Oct 19, 2021
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Essex, 2020-2022 King Aire and London Aire motorhomes. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Consequence
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
On behalf of Newmar Corporation, Shyft Group will inspect the pump serial number, and replace the power steering pump if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
21V700000 Sep 9, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 London Aire, Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, Mountain Aire, 2020-2021 Ventana, and 2021 New Aire recreational vehicles. The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion.
Consequence
A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the ductwork, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 8, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
21V571000 Jul 27, 2021
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Bay Star, Ventana, New Aire, 2019-2020 Canyon Star, Bay Star Sport, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, 2018-2021 Dutch Star, 2020 Kountry Star, and 2019 Ventana LE recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portio... Read more
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21E 047.
21V088000 Feb 18, 2021
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Dutch Star, King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering.
Consequence
Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
On behalf of Newmar, Shyft Group Inc. will coordinate the recall repair and notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. The recall is expected to began April 19, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's ... Read more
20V421000 Jul 21, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Newmar Corporaton (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ventana LE, 2017-2020 Ventana, London Aire, Essex and Dutch Star, 2017-2019 Mountain Aire, 2018-2020 New Aire, and 2020 Kountry Star motorhomes that received the 'inspection-only' remedy from recall 19V-426. The rear mounted Power Distributi... Read more
Consequence
Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America dealers will replace the PDM, free of charge. This recall began September 11, 2020. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 20V-404.
20V171000 Mar 20, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Essex and London Aire, 2019 Mountain Aire, Ventana LE and Ventana and 2020 Kountry Star motorhomes built on DTNA chassis. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Consequence
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 6, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 20V-127.
19V610000 Aug 20, 2019
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Mountain Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. The bedroom fascia header may fall unexpectedly onto the bed.
Consequence
If the fascia header falls while there is an occupant in the bed, it can increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will add screws and brackets to properly secure the fascia header, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2020 NEWMAR ESSEX
19 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2 |
| 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 1 |
| 138700 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS | 1 |
22V 234
May 27, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner and Ford Chassis. On certain Newmar Class A motorhomes, the wiring under the seats may be incorrectly
21V 822
Nov 18, 2021
015300 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
The Shyft Group Inc. (Spartan Chassis) has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Spartan chassis (NHTSA #21V 752). In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing recall NHTSA # 21V 822 and
21V700
Nov 8, 2021
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
The Shyft Group Inc. (Spartan Chassis) has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Spartan chassis (NHTSA #21V 589). In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing recall NHTSA # 21V 700 and
21V571
Sep 9, 2021
138700 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. Lippert (Newmara??s window supplier) is recalling Hehr 6400 series window vents (Lippert recall 21E 047) built between 10/01/2018 a
21V571
Sep 9, 2021
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. Lippert (Newmara??s window supplier) is recalling Hehr 6400 series window vents (Lippert recall 21E 047) built between 10/01/2018 a
21V571
Sep 9, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. Lippert (Newmara??s window supplier) is recalling Hehr 6400 series window vents (Lippert recall 21E 047) built between 10/01/2018 a
21V088
Apr 16, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
On certain motorhomes built on a Spartan chassis, the steering gear mounting fasteners may come loose and fall out or interfere with other steering components. If the steering gear mounting fasteners interfere with other steering components
21V088
Apr 16, 2021
010000 STEERING
On certain motorhomes built on a Spartan chassis, the steering gear mounting fasteners may come loose and fall out or interfere with other steering components. If the steering gear mounting fasteners interfere with other steering components
20V 421
Aug 30, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Daimler Trucks North America LLC, has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis NHTSA # 20V 404. In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing NHTSA Recall # 20V 421
20V 421
Aug 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Daimler Trucks North America LLC, has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis NHTSA # 20V 404. In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing NHTSA Recall # 20V 421
554TSBAmended
Jun 30, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Riverpark discovered that a firmware update may be needed on Xite infotainment systems installed on select 2020 Newmar coaches. The affected Xite systems were shipped to Newmar prior to March 16, 2020.
554TSBAmended
Jun 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Riverpark discovered that a firmware update may be needed on Xite infotainment systems installed on select 2020 Newmar coaches. The affected Xite systems were shipped to Newmar prior to March 16, 2020.
TSB 554
Jun 10, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Riverpark discovered that a firmware update may be needed on Xite infotainment systems installed on select 2020 Newmar coaches. The affected Xite systems were shipped to Newmar prior to March 16, 2020.
19V 610
Sep 17, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
On certain motorhomes, the bedroom fascia header has the potential to fall unexpectedly on top of the bed mattress.
19V 610
Sep 17, 2019
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
On certain motorhomes, the bedroom fascia header has the potential to fall unexpectedly on top of the bed mattress.
19V 610
Sep 17, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
On certain motorhomes, the bedroom fascia header has the potential to fall unexpectedly on top of the bed mattress.
TSB 548
Aug 22, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
The Newmar Engineering Department discovered that HWH changed the step programming for 2020 coaches, causing the curb sensor not to function as originally designed. The new replacement version (A59650-4) will stop the auto level function an
TSB 548
Aug 22, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Newmar Engineering Department discovered that HWH changed the step programming for 2020 coaches, causing the curb sensor not to function as originally designed. The new replacement version (A59650-4) will stop the auto level function an
TSB 547
Aug 22, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Due to some ceiling light changes, dimming the lights may cause the lights to flicker.
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 (current) | 8 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 14 | 1 | View |
| 2018 | 17 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 14 | 1 | View |
| 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 |