2015 Newmar Essex: recalls and complaints

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• 17V80900015 Dec 2017Equipment
• 17V37800014 Jun 2017Electrical System / Starter Assembly
• 17V19500022 Mar 2017Suspension / Front / Control Arm
• 16V5010005 Jul 2016Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System
• 16V47800028 Jun 2016Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal
• 16V28000010 May 2016Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, and Connections
• 16V25200028 Apr 2016Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Pedals and Linkages
• 15V4920005 Aug 2015Suspension / Rear
• 15V41100030 Jun 2015Power Train / Axle Assembly
• 15V37500015 Jun 2015Suspension / Front / Springs / Leaf Spring Assembly / Hanger,bracket
• 15V14900016 Mar 2015Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer
• 15V0620004 Feb 2015Steering / Column
• 15V0610003 Feb 2015Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Quick Release Valve
• 14V6200006 Oct 2014Suspension / Rear / Springs / Air Suspension System / Springs/Bags

1. 17V809000Received 15 Dec 2017. 34,699 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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 information or owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17E-062.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 17E-062. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Feb 2018.

2. 17V378000Received 14 Jun 2017. 210 units.

   Electrical System / Starter Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 17012. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jul 2017.

3. 17V195000Received 22 Mar 2017. 595 units.

   Suspension / Front / Control Arm

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 partial loss of steering.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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 customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17004.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 17004. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 May 2017.

4. 16V501000Received 5 Jul 2016. 742 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1998-2010 Dutch Star, 2008 Kountry Star, 2008-2009 All Star and Ventana, 2009-2010 Dutch Aire, 2014-2015 King Aire and 2015 Essex motorhomes, built on a Spartan Motors chassis. In the affected vehicles, the flexible exhaust tube may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect the alignment of the tubes, correcting them and replacing any that are torn. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2016. 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 16V 313.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 16V 313. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Aug 2016.

5. 16V478000Received 28 Jun 2016. 1,243 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire and 2015-2016 London Aire and Essex motorhomes manufactured January 28, 2013, to December 14, 2015 and built on a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) chassis. The throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake capacity, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar Customer Service Department at 1-800-731-8300 or Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1-800-547-0712, or by e-mail at DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 321.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 16V 321. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Aug 2016.

6. 16V280000Received 10 May 2016. 93 units.

   Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, and Connections

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar Corporation (Newmar) recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Essex, and 2015 Mountain Aire and London Aire motorhomes manufactured from May 20, 2013, through April 09, 2015. These vehicles are built on Freightliner rear engine chassis that have 18,000lb or 20,000lb-capacity front axles. In these motorhomes, the power steering fluid temperature may exceed the power steering hose material rating, subsequently causing the hoses to fail, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Loss of power steering assist would result in increased difficulty to steer the vehicle in either direction at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will replace the power steering hose with a higher temperature rated one, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2016. Owners may contact Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V-121.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 16V-121. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jun 2016.

7. 16V252000Received 28 Apr 2016. 1,150 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Pedals and Linkages

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, Essex, and 2015-2016 London Aire vehicles manufactured March 27, 2013, to October 16, 2015 and built on a Freightliner chassis. On certain recreational vehicles built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the service brakes are released.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged depending on brake configuration of the trailer. As a result, the brakes would drag and possibly overheat potentially resulting in a fire. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will modify the affected assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Freightliner/Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V-204.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 16V-204. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 May 2016.

8. 15V492000Received 5 Aug 2015. 82 units.

   Suspension / Rear

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 resulting in the air suspension not being able to achieve ride height.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Aug 2015.

9. 15V411000Received 30 Jun 2015. 96 units.

   Power Train / Axle Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 Chassis, have fasteners that attach the stay rod (v-rod) to the rear drive axle that may not have been installed with thread locker or tightened in the correct sequence.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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 Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Jul 2015.

10. 15V375000Received 15 Jun 2015. 57 units.

    Suspension / Front / Springs / Leaf Spring Assembly / Hanger,bracket

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Essex and King Aire vehicles manufactured March 26, 2014, to December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have tag axle suspension hangers that may move, allowing the tag axle assembly to shift off center.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the tag axle moves off center, vehicle handling may suddenly be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Newmar has notified owners, and dealers will weld the tag axle suspension hangers to the chassis frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

    Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Jun 2015.

11. 15V149000Received 16 Mar 2015. 153 units.

    Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motor homes manufactured November 26, 2013, to November 11, 2014. The wiper blades may separate from the wiper arm connectors, especially when the wipers are used at the high speed setting.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the wiper blades separate from the wiper arms, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

    Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Mar 2015.

12. 15V062000Received 4 Feb 2015. 30 units.

    Steering / Column

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Essex motorhomes manufactured March 13, 2014, to November 13, 2014, built on Spartan chassis. Due to the steering column having inadequate spline engagement at the steering gear, the steering shaft may disconnect or slip.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the steering shaft disconnects or slips there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Spartan will notify owners on behalf of Newmar, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

    Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Feb 2015.

13. 15V061000Received 3 Feb 2015. 98 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Quick Release Valve

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Newmar King Aire, and Essex vehicles manufactured December 9, 2013, to December 16, 2014, equipped with certain Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check. In the affected valves, the rubber diaphragm may be damaged by sharp edges on the valve seat ribs, reducing the available air pressure in the air tanks.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

    Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Feb 2015.

14. 14V620000Received 6 Oct 2014. 20 units.

    Suspension / Rear / Springs / Air Suspension System / Springs/Bags

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Essex motorhomes manufactured February 15, 2013, to June 4, 2014, and built on Freightliner chassis. In the affected vehicles, the rear axle jack mounting bracket may be attached too close to the rear suspension air bag.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    The rear axle mounting bracket may rub against the suspension air bag resulting in the air bag leaking air and a suspension collapse, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Newmar has notified owners, and dealers will provide a clearance gap between the bracket and air bag, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

    Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Oct 2014.

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Complaints that report a crash

0

Complaints that report a fire

1

Injuries in the complaints

0

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

12 Aug 2021

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 20035
2. 20049
3. 20057
4. 20063
5. 20075
6. 20083
7. 20093
8. 20103
9. 20113
10. 20127
11. 20138
12. 201413
13. 201514
14. 20167
15. 20179
16. 201817
17. 201914
18. 20208
19. 20216
20. 20224
21. 20233
22. 20241

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2015 Newmar Essex?

39,268 units in 14 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Newmar Essex have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 67 recall campaigns for the Newmar Essex, model years 2003 to 2024. 14 of them name the 2015 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2015 Newmar Essex name most often?

Equipment: 1 of 1 component mention.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2015 Newmar Essex open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.