2018 NEWMAR KING AIRE
11 recalls — 1 complaints — 55 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.
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.
19V257000 Mar 29, 2019
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Bay Star, Essex, New Aire, 2018 Bay Start Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, King Aire, Mountain Aire, Ventana LE, Ventana, and London Aire motorhomes. The power supply for the WiFiRanger may overheat.
Consequence
An overheated power supply can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Newmar has notified owners, and dealers will replace the power supply, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
18V518000 Aug 6, 2018
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Ventana LE, Mountain Aire, Essex, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, London Aire and King Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have entry doors that have latch rods that may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open during tran... Read more
Consequence
If the door opens during transit, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will readjust the door latch rod, free of charge. The recall began September 5, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
18V438000 Jun 28, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Newmar Bay Star, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, New Aire, Ventana LE, and Ventana motorhomes. When the ignition key is in the off/accessory position and the battery disconnect is on, the sl... Read more
Consequence
If the slide-out room moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the slide-out room controller, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
18V387000 Jun 8, 2018
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with windshield wipers that may have an incorrect bend, possibly preventing the wiper arms from properly contacting the windshield. As such, th... Read more
Consequence
If the windshield wipers do not properly contact the windshield, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper arms, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
18V236000 Apr 13, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Newmar Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Ventana LE, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. The electrical connections in the breaker box may not be properly tightened, possibly causing t... Read more
Consequence
Overheating of the electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the loose electrical connections, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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
17V413000 Jun 29, 2017
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 London Aire, King Aire, and Essex motorhomes built on Spartan Motors chassis and equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. These engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, re... Read more
Consequence
Failure of the fuel pump will result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify the vehicle owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467, Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newma... 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
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 22, 2020
Incident date: Aug 8, 2020
I OWN A 2018 NEWMAR KING AIRE MOTOR HOME. I HAD A GEN 5 DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) SENSOR FAIL AT 10,000 MILES. I WAS ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES IN THAT WHEN THE DASH LIT UP WITH WARNINGS I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT HOME BEFORE IT WENT INTO DERATE. I WAS LESS THAN 200 MILES AWAY AT THE TIME. THERE ARE MAN... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2018 NEWMAR KING AIRE
55 manufacturer communications from 27 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 7 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 7 |
| 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL | 4 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 4 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 |
| 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 |
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.
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 257
Apr 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific motorhomes with the WiFi Ranger option and a specific power supply.
19V 257
Apr 18, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific motorhomes with the WiFi Ranger option and a specific power supply.
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 539
Jan 29, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
The driver console USB port to the Xite G3 system may not function properly when plugged into the USB dongle on the Xite G3 system.
PIB 539
Jan 29, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
The driver console USB port to the Xite G3 system may not function properly when plugged into the USB dongle on the Xite G3 system.
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 527
Sep 24, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
If a customer complains about their satellite, this product improvement bulletin may be helpful. This will only apply to coaches equipped with an HDMI/ CAT6 splitter AND the customer has installed a Geni-type satellite receiver. In this sce
PIB 527
Sep 24, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
If a customer complains about their satellite, this product improvement bulletin may be helpful. This will only apply to coaches equipped with an HDMI/ CAT6 splitter AND the customer has installed a Geni-type satellite receiver. In this sce
PIB 527
Sep 24, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
If a customer complains about their satellite, this product improvement bulletin may be helpful. This will only apply to coaches equipped with an HDMI/ CAT6 splitter AND the customer has installed a Geni-type satellite receiver. In this sce
PIB 527
Sep 24, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
If a customer complains about their satellite, this product improvement bulletin may be helpful. This will only apply to coaches equipped with an HDMI/ CAT6 splitter AND the customer has installed a Geni-type satellite receiver. In this sce
RSB 528
Sep 4, 2018
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. NHTSA 18V 518, TC# 2018-413. Issue: On certain motorhomes, the latch on the entry door may not engage properly. This may allow the
RSB 528
Sep 4, 2018
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. NHTSA 18V 518, TC# 2018-413. Issue: On certain motorhomes, the latch on the entry door may not engage properly. This may allow the
RSB 526
Aug 24, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. NHTSA # 18V 438, TC# 2018-349 Issue: After the battery disconnect is turned on, the slideout controller may cause the slideouts t
RSB 526
Aug 24, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. NHTSA # 18V 438, TC# 2018-349 Issue: After the battery disconnect is turned on, the slideout controller may cause the slideouts t
RSB 526
Aug 24, 2018
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. NHTSA # 18V 438, TC# 2018-349 Issue: After the battery disconnect is turned on, the slideout controller may cause the slideouts t
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 522
Jul 31, 2018
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. NHTSA 18V 387 TC 2018-303 Issue: On certain motorhomes, the windshield wiper arms may have been manufactured incorrectly. This ma
RSB 522
Jul 31, 2018
130000 VISIBILITY
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. NHTSA 18V 387 TC 2018-303 Issue: On certain motorhomes, the windshield wiper arms may have been manufactured incorrectly. This ma
TSB 525
Jul 11, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Newmar has determined that the Bose 300 sound bar may come loose from the mounting brackets.
TSB 525
Jul 11, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Newmar has determined that the Bose 300 sound bar may come loose from the mounting brackets.
RSB 519
Apr 26, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. Recall NHTSA 18V 236, TC 2018-182. On certain motorhomes, there may be loose electrical connections in the breaker box that were n
RSB 519
Apr 26, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. Recall NHTSA 18V 236, TC 2018-182. On certain motorhomes, there may be loose electrical connections in the breaker box that were n
PIB 511
Apr 12, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Certain Dash Xite Radio USB Inputs may have been spliced without the shield of the cable properly attached. If affected, the USB ports may not be active as the USB input to the Xite Infotainment center. The affected USB input is normally lo
PIB 511
Apr 12, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Certain Dash Xite Radio USB Inputs may have been spliced without the shield of the cable properly attached. If affected, the USB ports may not be active as the USB input to the Xite Infotainment center. The affected USB input is normally lo
TSB 518
Apr 6, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Spartan Motors USA, Inc. has provided CSB18-560-001 documentation to Newmar regarding certain 2018 King Aire and Essex coaches with possible unintended warnings or messages displaying on the digital dash. Newmar is publishing this TSB to he
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 499 Amended
Dec 27, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
KIB push-button compartment door lock modules on 2018 King Aire coaches may have a software glitch that may cause some modules to fail to automatically acquire their network ID when installed. When operating a compartment door push button,
PIB 499 Amended
Dec 27, 2017
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
KIB push-button compartment door lock modules on 2018 King Aire coaches may have a software glitch that may cause some modules to fail to automatically acquire their network ID when installed. When operating a compartment door push button,
PIB 499 Amended
Dec 27, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KIB push-button compartment door lock modules on 2018 King Aire coaches may have a software glitch that may cause some modules to fail to automatically acquire their network ID when installed. When operating a compartment door push button,
TSB 490
Dec 14, 2017
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Newmar has decided to install an override switch for the HWH step to provide a way to operate the step from inside the coach in the event of a sensor or door switch failure. In the event of a step failure, the person(s) inside the coach wo
TSB 490
Dec 14, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Newmar has decided to install an override switch for the HWH step to provide a way to operate the step from inside the coach in the event of a sensor or door switch failure. In the event of a step failure, the person(s) inside the coach wo
TSB 490
Dec 14, 2017
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Newmar has decided to install an override switch for the HWH step to provide a way to operate the step from inside the coach in the event of a sensor or door switch failure. In the event of a step failure, the person(s) inside the coach wo
TSB 498
Dec 14, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Newmar has decided to incorporate a system reset switch for coaches equipped with HWH hydraulic entrance steps. The switch has been added to the front overhead cabinet during production on later 2018 models. If the HWH system fails to oper
TSB 498
Dec 14, 2017
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Newmar has decided to incorporate a system reset switch for coaches equipped with HWH hydraulic entrance steps. The switch has been added to the front overhead cabinet during production on later 2018 models. If the HWH system fails to oper
TSB 498
Dec 14, 2017
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Newmar has decided to incorporate a system reset switch for coaches equipped with HWH hydraulic entrance steps. The switch has been added to the front overhead cabinet during production on later 2018 models. If the HWH system fails to oper
TSB 500
Dec 14, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Newmar has determined that the push button switches used during early production of the 2018 King Aire coaches have experienced a high failure rate in the field. The replacement switch is more robust than the previous version. Issue: The o
TSB 500
Dec 14, 2017
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Newmar has determined that the push button switches used during early production of the 2018 King Aire coaches have experienced a high failure rate in the field. The replacement switch is more robust than the previous version. Issue: The o
TSB 500
Dec 14, 2017
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Newmar has determined that the push button switches used during early production of the 2018 King Aire coaches have experienced a high failure rate in the field. The replacement switch is more robust than the previous version. Issue: The o
PIB 499
Oct 19, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
KIB push-button compartment door lock modules on 2018 King Aire coaches may have a software glitch that may cause some modules to fail to automatically acquire their network ID when installed.
PIB 496
Oct 12, 2017
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This Product Information Bulletin?s purpose is to inform technicians that when working on the 2018 New Aire HVAC system, there is an extra zone thermostat sensor installed in the driver?s side slideout. It is often located in the rear overh
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
TSB 491
Sep 28, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SilverLeaf has determined that, in some cases, the TM102 Coach Management module (between version 3.38 and 3.42) may not communicate with the engine computer using the 500k baud rate. In response, Newmar has issued TSB 491. Issue: During
TSB 491
Sep 28, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SilverLeaf has determined that, in some cases, the TM102 Coach Management module (between version 3.38 and 3.42) may not communicate with the engine computer using the 500k baud rate. In response, Newmar has issued TSB 491. Issue: During
TSB 492
Sep 14, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Newmar changed the breaker box wiring and updated the SilverLeaf TM250 Load Management Module to help balance the electrical loads in 2018 New Aire Diesel Pusher coaches. Some coaches may have been shipped without the change being performed
TSB 492
Sep 14, 2017
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Newmar changed the breaker box wiring and updated the SilverLeaf TM250 Load Management Module to help balance the electrical loads in 2018 New Aire Diesel Pusher coaches. Some coaches may have been shipped without the change being performed
RSB487
Aug 17, 2017
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Riverpark, Inc. has recently discovered an issue with some of their SD cards that may make the dash radio freeze, run slow, and/or reboot. After testing, Riverpark believes that some of the Kingston SD cards were defective from the factory.
RSB484
Jul 20, 2017
100000 POWER TRAIN
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 413. Issue: On certain motorhomes, the drive gear on the fu
RSB484
Jul 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 413. Issue: On certain motorhomes, the drive gear on the fu
RSB484
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 413. Issue: On certain motorhomes, the drive gear on the fu
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
NEWMAR KING AIRE — All Years Overview
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