2016 Newmar King Aire Recalls

All 2016 Newmar King Aire recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

November 25th, 2015

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V797000
Manufacturer: NEWMAR CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: March 9th, 2015
Manufactured End Date: September 14th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: December 2nd, 2015

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

August 5th, 2015

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V492000
Manufacturer: NEWMAR CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: March 9th, 2015
Manufactured End Date: June 5th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: August 5th, 2015

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

August 5th, 2015

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V492000
Manufacturer: NEWMAR CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: March 9th, 2015
Manufactured End Date: June 5th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: August 5th, 2015

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

June 30th, 2015

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V411000
Manufacturer: NEWMAR CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: March 13th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: May 13th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: July 13th, 2015

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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