2016 Newmar King Aire: recalls and complaints

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• 25V43100027 Jun 2025Structure
• 17V83000019 Dec 2017Electrical System / Wiring
• 17V80900015 Dec 2017Equipment
• 17V19500022 Mar 2017Suspension / Front / Control Arm
• 15V79700025 Nov 2015Structure / Emergency / Escape/Egress/Exit
• 15V4920005 Aug 2015Suspension / Rear
• 15V41100030 Jun 2015Power Train / Axle Assembly

1. 25V431000Received 27 Jun 2025. 541 units.

   Structure

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   A detached door skin can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 619 RSB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Aug 2025.

2. 17V830000Received 19 Dec 2017. 2,915 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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), possibly resulting in a build up of heat.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Feb 2018.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 15V797000Received 25 Nov 2015. 10 units.

   Structure / Emergency / Escape/Egress/Exit

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Dec 2015.

6. 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.

7. 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.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2016 Newmar King Aire?

38,938 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

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

NHTSA lists 40 recall campaigns for the Newmar King Aire, model years 2008 to 2024. 7 of them name the 2016 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2016 Newmar King Aire open?

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