2013 Newmar Essex recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2013 Newmar Essex. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Dec 15, 2017Fire risk2007–2009 Newmar All Star, 2007–2018 Newmar Bay Star, 2012–2018 Newmar Bay Star Sport and 16 other models — Equipment
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
17V809000 · 35K units · Newmar Corporation
- Jun 14, 2017Fire risk2012–2015 Newmar Essex, 2012–2015 Newmar King Aire — Electrical System
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.
17V378000 · 210 units · Newmar Corporation
- Mar 22, 2017Crash risk2017–2018 Newmar Dutch Star, 2012–2018 Newmar Essex, 2012–2018 Newmar King Aire and 2 other models — Suspension
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.
17V195000 · 595 units · Newmar Corporation
- Dec 1, 2015Crash risk2012–2015 Newmar Canyon Star, 2011–2015 Newmar Dutch Star, 2009–2014 Newmar Essex and 5 other models — Latches/locks/linkages
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.
15V808000 · 979 units · Newmar Corporation
- Nov 3, 2015Crash risk2012–2013 Newmar Essex, 2012 Newmar King Aire — Suspension
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Essex recreational vehicles manufactured March 22, 2011, to January 8, 2013, and 2012 King Aire recreational vehicles manufactured March 22, 2011, to March 31, 2011, and built on a Spartan Motors chassis. Due to contact with the steering relay rod, the ABS modulator valve may fracture resulting in air not being applied to the affected wheel's air brakes.
15V727000 · 60 units · Newmar Corporation
- Feb 6, 2015Crash risk2013–2014 Newmar Essex, 2013–2014 Newmar King Aire — Steering
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.
15V067000 · 24 units · Newmar Corporation
- Mar 4, 2014Fire risk2013–2014 Newmar Bay Star, 2013–2014 Newmar Bay Star Sport, 2013–2014 Newmar Canyon Star and 5 other models — Equipment
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.
14V098000 · 599 units · Newmar Corporation
- Dec 12, 2013Crash risk2013–2014 Newmar Essex, 2013–2014 Newmar King Aire — Steering
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.
13V653000 · 47 units · Newmar Corporation