2017 Newmar Essex recalls
9 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2017 Newmar Essex. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Jul 21, 2020Crash risk2017–2020 Newmar Dutch Star, 2017–2020 Newmar Essex, 2020 Newmar Kountry Star and 5 other models — Exterior Lighting
Newmar Corporaton (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ventana LE, 2017-2020 Ventana, London Aire, Essex and Dutch Star, 2017-2019 Mountain Aire, 2018-2020 New Aire, and 2020 Kountry Star motorhomes that received the 'inspection-only' remedy from recall 19V-426. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
20V421000 · 3K units · Newmar Corporation
- Jun 7, 2019Crash risk2017–2019 Newmar Dutch Star, 2017–2019 Newmar Essex, 2017–2019 Newmar London Aire and 4 other models — Exterior Lighting
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ventana LE and 2017-2019 Dutch Star, Essex, London Aire, Mountain Aire and Ventana, and 2018-2019 New Aire motorhomes built on a Daimler trucks chassis. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
19V426000 · 2K units · Newmar Corporation
- Dec 19, 2017Fire risk2016–2018 Newmar Bay Star, 2016–2018 Newmar Bay Star Sport, 2016–2018 Newmar Canyon Star and 8 other models — Electrical System
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.
17V830000 · 3K units · Newmar Corporation
- 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
- 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
- Nov 8, 2016Crash risk2017 Newmar Dutch Star, 2017 Newmar Essex, 2017 Newmar King Aire and 2 other models — Vehicle Speed Control
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.
16V810000 · 51 units · Newmar Corporation
- Oct 21, 2016Crash risk2017 Newmar Essex, 2017 Newmar King Aire, 2017 Newmar London Aire — Equipment
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.
16V768000 · 42 units · Newmar Corporation
- Oct 6, 2016Crash risk2017 Newmar Essex, 2017 Newmar King Aire, 2017 Newmar London Aire and 1 other model — Steering
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.
16V715000 · 12 units · Newmar Corporation
- Jul 6, 2016Crash risk2017 Newmar Dutch Star, 2017 Newmar Essex, 2017 Newmar King Aire and 2 other models — Structure
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.
16V512000 · 152 units · Newmar Corporation