2021 NEWMAR ESSEX
6 recalls — 3 complaints — 10 TSBs
22V166000 Mar 17, 2022
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 New Aire, Essex, King Aire, Ventana, Kountry Star, London Aire, Dutch Star and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The upper bolt connecting the steering column may not have been properly tightened, causing the nut to loosen off the bolt, potentially... Read more
Consequence
Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the upper and lower bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 16, 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
20V594000 Sep 29, 2020
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 Essex, Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, and London Aire motorhomes. The front leveling jacks may not be fastened correctly to the chassis, possibly causing the jacks to fail to support the weight of the motorhome.
Consequence
If the front jacks fail, an unexpected drop can occur, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the leveling jacks as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2020. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 24, 2021
Incident date: Aug 6, 2021
This is concerning the brake system (disk rotor & pads) on a vehicle with 2600 miles when detected. Vehicle manufacture date was March 2021, owner possession July 27, 2021. There has not been any one's safety compromised. Front Rotors are experiencing scoring which I can only conclude began during d... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 24, 2021
Incident date: Aug 6, 2021
This is concerning the brake system (disk rotor & pads) on a vehicle with 2600 miles when detected. Vehicle manufacture date was March 2021, owner possession July 27, 2021. There has not been any one's safety compromised. Front Rotors are experiencing scoring which I can only conclude began during d... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Nov 24, 2021
Incident date: Aug 6, 2021
This is concerning the brake system (disk rotor & pads) on a vehicle with 2600 miles when detected. Vehicle manufacture date was March 2021, owner possession July 27, 2021. There has not been any one's safety compromised. Front Rotors are experiencing scoring which I can only conclude began during d... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2021 NEWMAR ESSEX
10 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 354200 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER | 1 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 1 |
| 138700 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 |
| 015300 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID | 1 |
| 012000 STEERING:COLUMN | 1 |
22V 166
May 16, 2022
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner and Spartan Chassis.
22V 166
May 16, 2022
017000 STEERING:LINKAGES
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner and Spartan Chassis.
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
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
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
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
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
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
20V594
Nov 6, 2020
354200 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
Newmar has determined that certain 2021 coaches with 16,000 pound straight-acting HWH jacks may contain a defect relating to safety. NHTSA number 20V 594. Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex on Spartan Chassis Only
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 (current) | 6 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 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 |