2015 NEWMAR ESSEX Recalls (16)

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:
15V062000 on 02/03/2015
Component:
Steering:column
Manufactured:
03/12/2014 - 11/12/2014
Affected:
30
Defect:
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:
If the steering shaft disconnects or slips there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
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:
15V375000 on 06/14/2015
Component:
Suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:hanger,bracket
Manufactured:
03/25/2014 - 12/03/2014
Affected:
57
Defect:
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:
If the tag axle moves off center, vehicle handling may suddenly be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
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:
15V411000 on 06/29/2015
Component:
Power train:axle assembly
Manufactured:
03/12/2014 - 05/12/2015
Affected:
96
Defect:
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:
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.
Correction:
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.
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:
15V492000 on 08/04/2015
Component:
Suspension:front
Manufactured:
03/06/2014 - 06/14/2015
Affected:
82
Defect:
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:
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.
Correction:
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.
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:
15V492000 on 08/04/2015
Component:
Suspension:rear
Manufactured:
03/06/2014 - 06/14/2015
Affected:
82
Defect:
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:
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.
Correction:
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.
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:
16V478000 on 06/27/2016
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
01/27/2013 - 12/13/2015
Affected:
1,243
Defect:
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:
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.
Correction:
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.
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:
16V478000 on 06/27/2016
Component:
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Manufactured:
01/27/2013 - 12/13/2015
Affected:
1,243
Defect:
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:
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.
Correction:
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.
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:
16V501000 on 07/04/2016
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Manufactured:
12/11/1997 - 05/26/2015
Affected:
742
Defect:
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:
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
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.
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.

2015 NEWMAR ESSEX TSBs (25)

Bulletin:
RSB 460
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Spartan motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes built on spartan chassis and in response newmar is publishing recall nhtsa# 16v 501 tc# 2016-342. on certain motorhomes, the exha
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:
PIB 37
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Product information: explanation for slideout roller pads. these slideout roller pads are meant to help protect floors from slideout roller marks during transit. no
Bulletin:
TSB 466
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Newmar corporation has discovered that the slideout motor mounting bolts on certain motor homes may have been under-torqued. issue: loose mounting bolts may cause noise, and may result in damage to the slideout motor housing.
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:
PIB 448
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Information how to reground shades if they jump when operating all shades.
Bulletin:
TSB 428R
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
This tsb is created to notify dealers of a change itc made to the lead solder in the recessed lighting to make it more environmentally-friendly. this change caused an issue in itc's led recessed lights with a manufactured date codes in the
Bulletin:
TSB 427
Component:
021230 suspension:front:springs:air suspension system
Summary:
Spartan motors chassis, inc. has decided a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain motor home chassis. newmar has provided the list of coaches affected by this spartan recall. nhtsa # 15v 492 tc# 2015-345. the contro
Bulletin:
TSB 421
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Spartan motors chassis, inc. has released a recall spartan nhtsa # 15v-388, tc # 2015 283. certain 2015- 2016 model units on spartan k3 chassis are affected. fasteners that attach the stay rod to the rear drive axle may not have been instal
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 419
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Spartan motors chassis, inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain k3 model motor home chassis equipped with a tag axle suspension supplied by reyco granning. issue: the tag axle suspension hange
Bulletin:
PIB 41
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
This pib created to inform our dealers. to perform changes to base line tire pressure settings, change tire locations, program for a new tire sensor or program a new valor canbus transceiver module. you will need this tool. valor smart tool
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 423
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Xite solutions tsb # 03-2015-001 the xsg2na-x2 in dash infotainment radio may enter into a reset cycle do to a possible high temperature protection. to identify the condition and affected product, the display screen will briefly turn white
Bulletin:
TSB 413
Component:
012000 steering:column
Summary:
Newmar corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model year 2015 essex motor homes equipped with spartan motors inc. steering slip shafts used on k3 chassis with ifs2000s2 suspension. the
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:
TSB 493
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Daimler trucks north america has issued field service campaign sf543a. in response, newmar is publishing tsb 493. issue: on specific vehicles equipped with stoneridge light bar control units (lbcu), the instrument panel odometer value may
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
Bulletin:
PIB 495
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Daimler trucks north america llc, on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary, freightliner custom chassis corporation, has issued field service campaign sf546ab. in response, newmar is publishing pib 495. issue: on certain coaches, a check v

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