2018 Newmar Essex recalls
17 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2018 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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- Aug 27, 2020Crash risk2019 Newmar Dutch Star, 2018–2019 Newmar Essex, 2019 Newmar London Aire and 3 other models — Electrical System
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Essex and New Aire, 2019 Dutch Star, London Aire, Mountain Aire, and Ventana motorhomes. The instrument panel brightness cannot be adjusted, possibly causing glare when driving at night. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
20V509000 · 732 units · Newmar Corporation
- 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
- Aug 20, 2019Crash risk2018–2020 Newmar Essex, 2018–2020 Newmar King Aire, 2018–2020 Newmar Mountain Aire — Equipment
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Mountain Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. The bedroom fascia header may fall unexpectedly onto the bed.
19V610000 · 376 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
- Mar 29, 2019Fire risk2018–2019 Newmar Bay Star, 2018 Newmar Bay Star Sport, 2018 Newmar Canyon Star and 8 other models — Equipment
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Bay Star, Essex, New Aire, 2018 Bay Start Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, King Aire, Mountain Aire, Ventana LE, Ventana, and London Aire motorhomes. The power supply for the WiFiRanger may overheat.
19V257000 · 476 units · Newmar Corporation
- Dec 4, 2018Crash risk2018–2019 Newmar Essex, 2018–2019 Newmar London Aire, 2018–2019 Newmar Mountain Aire and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Air
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Essex, Ventana LE, Ventana, London Aire, and Mountain Aire vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened.
18V859000 · 308 units · Newmar Corporation
- Aug 6, 2018Crash risk2018–2019 Newmar Dutch Star, 2018–2019 Newmar Essex, 2018–2019 Newmar King Aire and 5 other models — Equipment
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Ventana LE, Mountain Aire, Essex, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, London Aire and King Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have entry doors that have latch rods that may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open during transit.
18V518000 · 239 units · Newmar Corporation
- Aug 2, 2018Crash risk2018 Newmar Essex, 2017–2018 Newmar London Aire, 2018 Newmar Mountain Aire and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Newmar Ventana LE and Ventana motorhomes, 2018 Mountain Aire and Essex motorhomes, and 2017-2018 London Aire motorhomes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
18V505000 · 119 units · Newmar Corporation
- Jun 28, 2018Crash risk2018 Newmar Bay Star, 2018 Newmar Bay Star Sport, 2018 Newmar Canyon Star and 8 other models — Equipment
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Newmar Bay Star, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, New Aire, Ventana LE, and Ventana motorhomes. When the ignition key is in the off/accessory position and the battery disconnect is on, the slide-out rooms on these vehicles may move in or out unexpectedly.
18V438000 · 930 units · Newmar Corporation
- Jun 8, 2018Crash risk2018–2019 Newmar Essex, 2018–2019 Newmar King Aire, 2018–2019 Newmar London Aire and 1 other model — Visibility
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with windshield wipers that may have an incorrect bend, possibly preventing the wiper arms from properly contacting the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
18V387000 · 77 units · Newmar Corporation
- Apr 13, 2018Fire risk2018 Newmar Bay Star, 2018 Newmar Bay Star Sport, 2018 Newmar Canyon Star and 8 other models — Electrical System
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Newmar Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Ventana LE, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. The electrical connections in the breaker box may not be properly tightened, possibly causing the connections to overheat.
18V236000 · 653 units · Newmar Corporation
- Mar 2, 2018Crash risk2018 Newmar Essex — Exterior Lighting
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Essex motorhomes. The taillights on these vehicles may loosen and detach from the vehicle while driving.
18V144000 · 33 units · Newmar Corporation
- Jan 19, 2018Crash risk2018 Newmar Essex — Exterior Lighting
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Essex motorhomes built on a Freightliner chassis. The low beam headlights do not also illuminate as intended when the high beam headlights are activated, reducing the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
18V061000 · 11 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
- Jun 29, 2017Crash risk2018 Newmar Essex, 2018 Newmar King Aire, 2018 Newmar London Aire — Fuel System, Diesel
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 London Aire, King Aire, and Essex motorhomes built on Spartan Motors chassis and equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. These engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.
17V413000 · 4 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