2014 NEWMAR ESSEX Recalls (15)
- Campaign:
- 13V653000 on 01/14/2014
- Component:
- Steering
- Manufactured:
- 10/14/2012 - 06/19/2013
- Affected:
- 47
- Defect:
- Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 motorhomes manufactured october 15, 2012, through june 20, 2013. in the affected vehicles, the castle nuts for the steering linkage ball joint fasteners, which mount to bell cranks, may be loose. if the castle nuts become completely loose, the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks without warning.
- Consequence:
- This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Newmar will notify owners and spartan dealers will replace the steering linkage fasteners, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. customers may contact newmar at 1-800-731-8300.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 14V098000 on 03/09/2014
- Component:
- Equipment
- Manufactured:
- 02/17/2013 - 11/14/2013
- Affected:
- 599
- Defect:
- Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 bay star sport, bay star, canyon star, ventana le, ventana, dutch star, mountain aire, and essex recreational vehicles manufactured february 18, 2013, through november 15, 2013, and equipped with frigidaire kg series microwaves. in the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own.
- Consequence:
- If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
- Correction:
- Newmar will notify owners and dealers. the recall began on april 17, 2014. owners may contact newmar at 1-800-731-8300.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 14V620000 on 10/05/2014
- Component:
- Suspension:rear:springs:air suspension system:springs/bags
- Manufactured:
- 02/14/2013 - 06/03/2014
- Affected:
- 20
- Defect:
- 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:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 15V061000 on 02/02/2015
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:supply:quick release valve
- Manufactured:
- 12/08/2013 - 12/15/2014
- Affected:
- 98
- Defect:
- 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:
- The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 15V067000 on 02/05/2015
- Component:
- Steering:linkages
- Manufactured:
- 04/11/2013 - 10/17/2013
- Affected:
- 24
- Defect:
- Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 king aire and essex vehicles manufactured april 12, 2013, to october 18, 2013, and built on spartan chassis. in the affected vehicles, the steering linkage castlenuts may loosen without warning and the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks.
- Consequence:
- If the steering linkage separates from the bell cranks, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Newmar will notify owners, and spartan dealers will inspect the steering linkage castle nuts and tighten them, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began february 27, 2015. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 15V149000 on 03/15/2015
- Component:
- Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Manufactured:
- 11/25/2013 - 11/10/2014
- Affected:
- 153
- Defect:
- 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:
- If the wiper blades separate from the wiper arms, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- The recall began on march 17, 2015. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 15V803000 on 11/29/2015
- Component:
- Electrical system:wiring
- Manufactured:
- 05/30/2013 - 01/20/2015
- Affected:
- 1,085
- Defect:
- Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 ventana and dutch star motorhomes and model year 2014 mountain aire and essex motorhomes manufactured may 31, 2015, to january 21, 2015. the affected vehicles have cargo door lock actuators that may overheat and melt the actuator housing.
- Consequence:
- A door lock actuator that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new low voltage disconnect module and wire harness for the door lock actuator, free of charge. the recall began on january 4, 2016. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 15V803000 on 11/29/2015
- Component:
- Latches/locks/linkages
- Manufactured:
- 05/30/2013 - 01/20/2015
- Affected:
- 1,085
- Defect:
- Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 ventana and dutch star motorhomes and model year 2014 mountain aire and essex motorhomes manufactured may 31, 2015, to january 21, 2015. the affected vehicles have cargo door lock actuators that may overheat and melt the actuator housing.
- Consequence:
- A door lock actuator that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new low voltage disconnect module and wire harness for the door lock actuator, free of charge. the recall began on january 4, 2016. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 15V808000 on 11/30/2015
- Component:
- Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
- Manufactured:
- 04/04/2007 - 03/04/2015
- Affected:
- 979
- Defect:
- Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 king aire, 2009-2014 essex, 2011-2015 mountain aire, ventana, and dutch star, 2012-2014 ventana le, 2012-2015 canyon star, and 2015 london aire motorhomes. the affected vehicles are equipped with refrigerator door latches that may inadvertently lock without the operator's knowledge.
- Consequence:
- If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of injury.
- Correction:
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new replacement door latch that will not automatically latch, free of charge. the recall began on january 24, 2016. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 15V808000 on 11/30/2015
- Component:
- Equipment:recreational vehicle
- Manufactured:
- 04/04/2007 - 03/04/2015
- Affected:
- 979
- Defect:
- Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 king aire, 2009-2014 essex, 2011-2015 mountain aire, ventana, and dutch star, 2012-2014 ventana le, 2012-2015 canyon star, and 2015 london aire motorhomes. the affected vehicles are equipped with refrigerator door latches that may inadvertently lock without the operator's knowledge.
- Consequence:
- If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of injury.
- Correction:
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new replacement door latch that will not automatically latch, free of charge. the recall began on january 24, 2016. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 16V252000 on 04/27/2016
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
- Manufactured:
- 03/26/2013 - 10/15/2015
- Affected:
- 1,150
- Defect:
- 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:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 16V280000 on 05/09/2016
- Component:
- Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
- Manufactured:
- 05/19/2013 - 04/08/2015
- Affected:
- 93
- Defect:
- 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:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 17V195000 on 03/22/2017
- Component:
- Suspension:front:control arm
- Manufactured:
- 04/28/2011 - 03/12/2017
- Affected:
- 595
- Defect:
- 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:
- A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 17V378000 on 06/14/2017
- Component:
- Electrical system:starter assembly
- Manufactured:
- 01/26/2011 - 06/22/2014
- Affected:
- 210
- Defect:
- 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:
- A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- 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.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 17V809000 on 12/19/2017
- Component:
- Equipment
- Manufactured:
- 07/23/1997 - 11/02/2017
- Affected:
- 34,699
- Defect:
- 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 event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Correction:
- 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.
- 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.
2014 NEWMAR ESSEX TSBs (17)
- Bulletin:
- TSB 411
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Newmar corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2014-2015 essex motorhomes. the affected motorhomes built on freightliner chassis, were equipped with a jack mounting bracket that may be a
- Bulletin:
- TSB 409
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- This tsb is to document the correct battery stud connections on the freightliner chassis in the left front compartment on the pass-through battery and ground studs. the correct orientation of the battery cables on the pass-through studs is
- Bulletin:
- TSB 453
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on freightliner chassis. this recall is the result of information provided to newmar by daimler trucks north america. nhtsa #1
- Bulletin:
- TSB 454
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- Newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. this recall is the result of information provided to us by daimler trucks north america llc. nhtsa#16v 252, tc#2016-205 on certain
- Bulletin:
- TSB 447
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. nhtsa#: 15v 803 tc#: 2015- 562 on certain motorhomes, the cargo door lock actuator on the baggage doors could overheat due to a f
- Bulletin:
- TSB 441
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. certain motorhomes may have a defective refrigerator travel latch that may activate without the user's knowledge when the doors
- Bulletin:
- TSB 420
- Component:
- 125000 exterior lighting:brake lights
- Summary:
- Freightliner ss# 468987 brake lights stay illuminated on rv chassis applicable vehicles: certain newmar units built on freightliner rv chassis with adjustable pedals only, built prior to june 1st 2015 symptoms: cruise control intermit
- Bulletin:
- TSB 418
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Certain newmar units are equipped with automotion shades. attached is information you will need. this will apply when replacing the (old) 5 wire shade motors or changing complete shade when existing (old) shade is 5 wire and new shade motor
- Bulletin:
- TSB 415
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- This is in response to notification from spartan chassis inc. that certain chassis manufactured for newmar may be affected. steering linkage castlenuts may be loose, which may allow the steering linkage to become loose without warning. if t
- Bulletin:
- TSB 414
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- Following notification from spartan motors inc., newmar has determined that a potential hazard exists in certain motor homes. on certain vehicles equipped with a wabco quick release with double check valves, used to control park/spring bra
- Bulletin:
- TSB 416
- Component:
- 136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Summary:
- Newmar corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. am equipment frameless style windshield wiper blades p/n 302-2320 supplied for newmar coaches may separate from wiper arm con
- Bulletin:
- RSB 477
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- PIB 433
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- This pib has been created to inform newmar dealers that power lock actuators for baggage doors (part # 66214 and part # 123822) are now obsolete. the new part (# 024193) is a replacement for both of the obsolete parts and will mount the sam
- Bulletin:
- RSB482
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 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 378 and tc#2017-304. on certain motorhomes, the retaining ri
- Bulletin:
- 15V808
- Component:
- 351000 equipment:recreational vehicle
- Summary:
- Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on nhtsa recall: newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. issue: certain motorhomes may have a defective refriger
- Bulletin:
- 15V803
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on nhtsa recall: newmar corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. nhtsa# 15v 803, tc# 2015- 562 issue: on certain m
- Bulletin:
- PIB 494
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- 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
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