Newmar Essex recalls — page 2
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Newmar Essex, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
- Feb 4, 2015Crash risk2015 Newmar Essex — Steering
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.
15V062000 · 30 units · Newmar Corporation
- Feb 3, 2015Crash risk2014–2015 Newmar Essex, 2014–2015 Newmar King Aire — Service Brakes, Air
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.
15V061000 · 98 units · Newmar Corporation
- Oct 6, 2014Crash risk2014–2015 Newmar Essex — Suspension
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.
14V620000 · 20 units · Newmar Corporation
- Sep 29, 2014Fire risk2007–2012 Newmar All Star, 2007–2012 Newmar Bay Star, 2007–2012 Newmar Dutch Aire DP and 4 other models — Equipment
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Bay Star, Ventana VT/VL, Dutch Aire, Dutch Star, All-Star, Mountain Aire, and Essex motorhomes manufactured January 16, 2007, to May 24, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the circuit breaker for the refrigerator heated water line may be incorrect for the amperage draw.
14V602000 · 561 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
- Sep 17, 2013Crash risk2012 Newmar Essex, 2012 Newmar King Aire — Service Brakes, Air
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2012 Essex and King Aire motor homes manufactured December 15, 2010, through August 15, 2011 on a Spartan Motors chassis. These vehicles are equipped with Ametek air pressure gauges that may exceed the air brake pressure accuracy requirements of plus or minus 7 percent. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
13V438000 · 31 units · Newmar Corporation
- Sep 22, 2010Fire risk2006–2008 Newmar Cypress FW, 2006–2007 Newmar Essex, 2004–2009 Newmar Kountry Aire FW and 4 other models — Equipment
NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
10V434000 · 435 units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Aug 11, 2009Fire risk2003–2004 Newmar Dutch Star, 2003 Newmar Essex, 2003 Newmar Kountry Aire and 3 other models — Equipment
NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 AND 2004 MOTOR HOMES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TRAILERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 5, 2002 AND APRIL 3, 2003, EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE COOLANT SOLUTION IN THESE COOLING UNITS CAN ESCAPE.
09V324000 · 493 units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Aug 20, 2008Crash risk2004 Newmar Essex — Service Brakes, Air
NEWMAR IS RECALLING 1 MY 2004 ESSEX DIESEL PUSHER MOTOR HOME BUILT ON A FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES. THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK CAUSING A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
08V414000 · 1 unit · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Jan 11, 2008Crash risk2004–2005 Newmar Dutch Star, 2004–2005 Newmar Essex, 2004–2005 Newmar Mountain Aire — Steering
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER VCL OR XC CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ZF MODEL 8018 STEERING GEARS, THESE GEARS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT RECIRCULATING BALL SPACER. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE RECIRCULATING BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATING BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
08V015000 · 126 units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Aug 10, 2007Crash risk2005 Newmar Essex, 2005 Newmar London Aire — Steering
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON SPARTAN CHASSIS, THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A SPACER WITH INCORRECT DIMENSIONS. A SPACER OF INSUFFICIENT HEIGHT ALLOWS FOR EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE RETURN FUNCTION OF THE RECIRCULATION BALLS AND, AS A CONSEQUENCE, THERE IS A FAILURE IN THE CIRCULATORY FUNCTION OF THESE BALLS.
07V351000 · 84 units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Jul 25, 2005Crash risk2005 Newmar Essex — Steering
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON SPARTAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH I-SHAFTS SUPPLIED BY ZF HEAVY DUTY STEERING, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FAILURE OF THE FORK/SHAFT CONNECTION. AT THE NON-WELDED SIDE OF THE I-SHAFT THERE IS A UNIVERSAL JOINT. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE FORK SHAFT CONNECTION COULD BE LOST.
05V324000 · 87 units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Jun 2, 2005Crash risk2003–2005 Newmar Dutch Star, 2003–2005 Newmar Essex, 2004–2005 Newmar Kountry Star and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AMETEK NGI GAUGES, THE AIR GAUGES ARE NOT PROPERLY CALIBRATED AND THE LOW AIR WARNING INDICATOR MAY BE ACTIVATED WHEN ACTUAL AIR RESERVOIR PRESSURE READINGS ARE BELOW THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD REQUIRED RANGE OF 60 TO 65PSI.
05V263000 · 2K units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Apr 25, 2005Fire risk2003–2005 Newmar Dutch Star, 2003–2005 Newmar Essex, 2003 Newmar London Aire and 1 other model — Equipment
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH ARE EQUIPPED WITH WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
05V170000 · 935 units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Feb 5, 2004Crash risk2004 Newmar Essex — Seat Belts
CERTAIN MOTORHOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND NO. 210 "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS CAN FAIL.
04V056000 · 83 units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Oct 3, 2003Crash risk2003–2004 Newmar Essex, 2002 Newmar Kountry Aire, 2001–2003 Newmar London Aire and 1 other model — Suspension
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH TUTHILL INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSIONS, THE DEFECT IS INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING TORQUE OF THE STEERING KNUCKLE CARRIER BOLT THAT MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING KNUCKLE FROM ONE OF THE CONTROL ARMS.
03V369000 · 33 units · NEWMAR CORPORATION