2020 Newmar King Aire problems & recalls

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 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 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 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 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 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.