Newmar King Aire problems & recalls

Problem: Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2023-2024 london aire, essex, and 2016-2024 king aire motorhomes. the baggage door skins may come loose and separate from the door frame.

Risk: A detached door skin can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and add fasteners and adhesive the door as necessary, free of charge. owner letters were mailed august 22, 2025. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. newmar's number for this recall is 619 rsb.

Problem: Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 new aire, essex, king aire, ventana, kountry star, london aire, dutch star and mountain aire motorhomes. the upper bolt connecting the steering column may not have been properly tightened, causing the nut to loosen off the bolt, potentially resulting in loss of steering control.

Risk: Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the upper and lower bolts as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on may 16, 2022. owners may contact newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Problem: Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 essex, 2020-2022 king aire and london aire motorhomes. a machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Risk: A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: On behalf of newmar corporation, shyft group will inspect the pump serial number, and replace the power steering pump if necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on december 22, 2021. owners may contact newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Problem: Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 london aire, dutch star, essex, king aire, mountain aire, 2020-2021 ventana, and 2021 new aire recreational vehicles. the instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion.

Risk: A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the ductwork, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on november 8, 2021. owners may contact newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Problem: Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 bay star, ventana, new aire, 2019-2020 canyon star, bay star sport, essex, king aire, london aire, mountain aire, 2018-2021 dutch star, 2020 kountry star, and 2019 ventana le recreational vehicles. the adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

Risk: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on september 10, 2021. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. newmar's number for this recall is 21e 047.

Problem: Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2022 dutch star, king aire, essex, london aire, and mountain aire motorhomes. the steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering.

Risk: Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: On behalf of newmar, shyft group inc. will coordinate the recall repair and notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. the recall is expected to began april 19, 2021. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. newmar's number for this recall is 21v 041.

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the fascia header falls while there is an occupant in the bed, it can increase the risk of an injury.

Fix: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will add screws and brackets to properly secure the fascia header, free of charge. the recall began september 17, 2019. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Problem: Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019 essex, king aire, london aire, mountain aire, and 2020 dutch star motorhomes. the brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction due to a partially blocked orifice, which may lead to extended stopping distance. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."

Risk: An increase in stopping distance without warning increases the risk of crash.

Fix: Newmar will notify owners, and spartan dealers will inspect and replace the brake relay valve, if necessary, free of charge. the recall began june 20, 2019. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. newmar's number for this recall is 19012.

Problem: 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.

Risk: An overheated power supply can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Newmar has notified owners, and dealers will replace the power supply, free of charge. the recall began april 18, 2019. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the door opens during transit, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.

Fix: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will readjust the door latch rod, free of charge. the recall began september 5, 2018. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the slide-out room moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the slide-out room controller, free of charge. the recall began august 24, 2018. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Problem: 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."

Risk: If the windshield wipers do not properly contact the windshield, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper arms, free of charge. the recall began on august 3, 2018. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.