2013 NEWMAR KING AIRE
7 recalls — 0 complaints — 14 TSBs
17V809000 Dec 15, 2017
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
17V378000 Jun 14, 2017
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.
17V195000 Mar 22, 2017
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
15V808000 Dec 1, 2015
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
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 ma... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
15V585000 Sep 22, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Defect Description
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 affect... 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 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.
15V067000 Feb 6, 2015
STEERING:LINKAGES
Defect Description
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 separa... Read more
Consequence
If the steering linkage separates from the bell cranks, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
13V653000 Dec 12, 2013
STEERING
Defect Description
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 comple... Read more
Consequence
This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2013 NEWMAR KING AIRE
14 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 010000 STEERING | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 017000 STEERING:LINKAGES | 1 |
| 042300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE | 1 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
PIB 494
Sep 28, 2017
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
15V808
Aug 25, 2017
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
15V727
Aug 16, 2017
010000 STEERING
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 2012 and 2013 Essex and 2012 King Aire motorhomes. This is in re
15V727
Aug 16, 2017
020000 SUSPENSION
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 2012 and 2013 Essex and 2012 King Aire motorhomes. This is in re
RSB482
Jul 20, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
RSB482
Jul 20, 2017
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
RSB 477
Apr 27, 2017
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
TSB 415
May 13, 2016
010000 STEERING
This is in response to notification from Spartan Chassis Inc. that certain chassis manufactured for Newmar may be affected. Steering linkage castlenuts may be loose, which may allow the steering linkage to become loose without warning. If t
TSB 415
May 13, 2016
017000 STEERING:LINKAGES
This is in response to notification from Spartan Chassis Inc. that certain chassis manufactured for Newmar may be affected. Steering linkage castlenuts may be loose, which may allow the steering linkage to become loose without warning. If t
TSB 438
Nov 30, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific 2012 and 2013 Essex and 2012 King Aire motorhomes. This is in response to notification from Spartan Motors, Inc. NHTSA# 15V 727 TC# 2015-363 At
TSB 438
Nov 30, 2015
042300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific 2012 and 2013 Essex and 2012 King Aire motorhomes. This is in response to notification from Spartan Motors, Inc. NHTSA# 15V 727 TC# 2015-363 At
TSB 429
Nov 9, 2015
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Spartan Motors USA, Inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain chassis. Newmar has built on these chassis. Attached is the list of specific units. Newmar NHTSA#15v 585, TCA# 2015-404 This only a
PIB 433
Oct 20, 2015
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
397
Nov 8, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
NEWMAR KING AIRE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NEWMAR KING AIRE across all model years (2008–2024).
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Total Recalls
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Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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