2016 NEWMAR KING AIRE
7 recalls — 0 complaints — 25 TSBs
25V431000 Jun 27, 2025
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2023-2024 London Aire, Essex, and 2016-2024 King Aire motorhomes. The baggage door skins may come loose and separate from the door frame.
Consequence
A detached door skin can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and add fasteners and adhesive the door as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 619 RSB.
17V830000 Dec 19, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2018 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, New Aire, Ventana and Ventana LE motorhomes. These vehicles may have a loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)... Read more
Consequence
The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electrical connection at the ATS, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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
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
15V797000 Nov 25, 2015
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
15V492000 Aug 5, 2015
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.
15V411000 Jun 30, 2015
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
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 NEWMAR KING AIRE
25 manufacturer communications from 20 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 3 |
| 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL | 3 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 |
TSB466Amended
Jan 3, 2022
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
TSB472Amended
Jan 3, 2022
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
PIB 541
Mar 25, 2019
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Some coaches equipped with both the SilverLeaf system and a TRC transfer switch (model 40350RVC-40350RVC3) may receive a warning on the SilverLeaf touchscreen that reads a??transfer switch 0-0 failure unknown.a?? This is a false warning cau
PIB 541
Mar 25, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some coaches equipped with both the SilverLeaf system and a TRC transfer switch (model 40350RVC-40350RVC3) may receive a warning on the SilverLeaf touchscreen that reads a??transfer switch 0-0 failure unknown.a?? This is a false warning cau
PIB 538
Dec 18, 2018
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
PIB 538
Dec 18, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
PIB 529
Aug 14, 2018
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
This bulletin was created to inform dealers and techs that an updated linkage is available that provides a remedy for binding linkages to the power actuator. This issue often creates difficulty when locking or unlocking the compartment door
RSB 506
Jan 18, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. Issue: On certain motorhomes, there may be a loose electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that was not prope
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
15V797
Aug 21, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on NHTSA Recall: On certain motorhomes manufactured by Newmar Corporation, a window with egress glass may not have been installed above the driver?s side dinette table. Not having an e
15V797
Aug 21, 2017
130000 VISIBILITY
Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on NHTSA Recall: On certain motorhomes manufactured by Newmar Corporation, a window with egress glass may not have been installed above the driver?s side dinette table. Not having an e
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
PIB 478
Apr 21, 2017
160000 STRUCTURE
This PIB has been created to note the work instructions contained within the Newgle site for installing a super structure to reinforce an HWH slideout wall.
TSB 466
Oct 14, 2016
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.
PIB 448
Apr 4, 2016
160000 STRUCTURE
INFORMATION HOW TO REGROUND SHADES IF THEY JUMP WHEN OPERATING ALL SHADES.
PIB 451
Mar 15, 2016
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
THIS IS EXPLANATION OF ENHANCEMENTS TO BETTER MANAGE USE OF AIR CONDITIONER ON INVERTED POWER.
TSB 428R
Jan 19, 2016
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
TSB 442
Jan 18, 2016
160000 STRUCTURE
NEWMAR HAS DETERMINED THAT A CONDITION EXISTS THAT MAY ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE COACH FROM THE WHEEL WELL AREA WHILE DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS. POSSIBLE WATER INTRUSION AROUND THE LIFT CYLINDER ON THE FULL WALL HYDRAULIC SLIDEOUT.
TSB 436
Dec 10, 2015
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Newmar Corp. has decided some 2016 motorhomes equipped with a HWH Hydraulic Full Wall Slideout may have been shipped with low fluid level in HWH hydraulic system. This TSB only applies to units with a hydraulic Slideout system built prior t
TSB 435
Dec 4, 2015
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
On certain motorhomes manufactured by Newmar Corporation, a window with egress glass may not have been installed above the driver?s side dinette table. Not having an egress window on the opposite side of the entry door is a critical safety
TSB 427
Sep 1, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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
TSB 427
Sep 1, 2015
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
PIB 39
Jul 30, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Bulletin created to inform our dealers: Units with Pura Filter Systems will be shipped with the filters not installed in the Pura system and will be shipped loose. They will be put in the kitchen drawer.
TSB 421
Jul 23, 2015
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
TSB 421
Jul 23, 2015
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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
NEWMAR KING AIRE — All Years Overview
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Total Recalls
9
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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