2017 Newmar King Aire: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2017 Newmar King Aire. The newest campaign is 25V431000. NHTSA received the report on 27 Jun 2025. The NHTSA record gives the component Structure. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 25V431000, 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.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

11 campaigns, newest first. 39,065 units in total.

25V43100027 Jun 2025Structure
17V83000019 Dec 2017Electrical System / Wiring
17V80900015 Dec 2017Equipment
17V2290004 Apr 2017Electrical System / Wiring / Front Underhood
17V19500022 Mar 2017Suspension / Front / Control Arm
16V84800023 Nov 2016Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
16V8100008 Nov 2016Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal
16V76800021 Oct 2016Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
16V75600019 Oct 2016Forward Collision Avoidance / Sensing System
16V7150006 Oct 2016Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Pump
16V5120006 Jul 2016Structure

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.
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.
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.
17V229000Received 4 Apr 2017. 26 units.
Electrical System / Wiring / Front Underhood
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017 King Aire motorhomes. The seals on the headlight harness connectors may not be properly seated, allowing water to enter the connector. As a result, the glass dash display may switch to the turn signal camera mode causing the dash to show the turn signal side camera view over the speedometer and RPM displays.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the driver cannot see the speedometer and RPM displays, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reseat the seals as needed, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2017. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Apr 2017.
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.
16V848000Received 23 Nov 2016. 17 units.
Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 King Aire motorhomes manufactured January 22, 2016, to October 19, 2016. Water may leak into the turn signal module. If the module is wet while the headlights are on, the glass dash display may switch to the turn signal camera mode causing the dash to show the turn signal side camera view over the speedometer and RPM displays.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the driver cannot see the speedometer and RPM displays, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective module with a new module that is waterproof, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2017. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Dec 2016.
16V810000Received 8 Nov 2016. 51 units.
Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes manufactured May 12, 2016, to September 22, 2016 and built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The throttle circuit wires on the affected vehicles may not have been be twisted to cancel out electromagnetic interference, and as a result, interference may cause the throttle signal to be higher or lower than intended.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unintended deceleration or acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will install an overlay harness with twisted wires, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V-776.
Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 16V-776. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Dec 2016.
16V768000Received 21 Oct 2016. 42 units.
Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes manufactured December 9, 2015, to September 26, 2016. The hydraulic entry step controller may not be functioning as designed and may allow the steps to retract unexpectedly.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The steps can retract without warning, causing someone using the steps to fall, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steps and update the controller software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Dec 2016.
16V756000Received 19 Oct 2016. 15 units.
Forward Collision Avoidance / Sensing System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 King Aire motorhomes manufactured January 22, 2016, to October 4, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with WABCO OnGuard collision mitigation radar which may have been mounted upside down on the front lower bumper, resulting in decreased performance.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the collision mitigation radar has reduced performance, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will check the orientation of the OnGuard radar and, if necessary, correct the orientation, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Dec 2016.
16V715000Received 6 Oct 2016. 12 units.
Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Newmar King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motorhomes manufactured May 12, 2016, to August 23, 2016 and built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional loss of output power resulting in reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan Motors dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan Motors customer service at 1-800-543-4277 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 676.
Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 16V 676. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Oct 2016.
16V512000Received 6 Jul 2016. 152 units.
Structure
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes manufactured December 4, 2015, to July 5, 2016. The affected vehicles have front fascia wood trim that may separate from the slide out and possibly contact the driver or a passenger.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the fascia separates and contacts the driver or a passenger, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will secure the trim with screws, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Aug 2016.

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Recall Register. 2017 Newmar King Aire: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/newmar/king-aire/2017/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Newmar Corporation

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2017 Newmar King Aire?: 39,065 units in 11 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. 11 of them name the 2017 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2017 Newmar King Aire open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.