2015 Newmar King Aire Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V501000
Manufacturer: NEWMAR CORPORATION
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16V 313
Manufactured Begin Date: December 12th, 1997
Manufactured End Date: May 27th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: August 11th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1998-2010 Dutch Star, 2008 Kountry Star, 2008-2009 All Star and Ventana, 2009-2010 Dutch Aire, 2014-2015 King Aire and 2015 Essex motorhomes, built on a Spartan Motors chassis. In the affected vehicles, the flexible exhaust tube may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.

Consequence Summary:
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Summary:
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect the alignment of the tubes, correcting them and replacing any that are torn. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 313.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V492000
Manufacturer: NEWMAR CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: March 7th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: June 15th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: August 5th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Essex and King Aire vehicles manufactured March 7, 2014, to June 15, 2015, and 2016 Mountain Aire vehicles manufactured March 9, 2015, to June 5, 2015. The control module for the air suspension may experience a loss of power resulting in the air suspension not being able to achieve ride height.

Consequence Summary:
If the ride height of the suspension is less than specified ride height the vehicle may be difficult to control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Newmar will notify owners and Spartan Motors will repair the motor homes free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V492000
Manufacturer: NEWMAR CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: March 7th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: June 15th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: August 5th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Essex and King Aire vehicles manufactured March 7, 2014, to June 15, 2015, and 2016 Mountain Aire vehicles manufactured March 9, 2015, to June 5, 2015. The control module for the air suspension may experience a loss of power resulting in the air suspension not being able to achieve ride height.

Consequence Summary:
If the ride height of the suspension is less than specified ride height the vehicle may be difficult to control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Newmar will notify owners and Spartan Motors will repair the motor homes free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V411000
Manufacturer: NEWMAR CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: March 13th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: May 13th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: July 13th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 King Aire and Essex vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2014, and May 13, 2015, and model year 2016 Mountain Aire vehicles manufactured from March 17, 2015, through April 17, 2015. The affected vehicles, built on a Spartan Chassis, have fasteners that attach the stay rod (v-rod) to the rear drive axle that may not have been installed with thread locker or tightened in the correct sequence.

Consequence Summary:
If the fasteners loosen, the stay rod may disconnect from the rear axle, allowing the rear axle to move freely, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Summary:
Spartan will notify owners on behalf of Newmar, and dealers will replace the fasteners using thread lock, tightening them in the proper sequence and with the required torque values, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V375000
Manufacturer: NEWMAR CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: March 26th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: December 4th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: June 22nd, 2015

Defect Summary:
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Essex and King Aire vehicles manufactured March 26, 2014, to December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have tag axle suspension hangers that may move, allowing the tag axle assembly to shift off center.

Consequence Summary:
If the tag axle moves off center, vehicle handling may suddenly be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Newmar has notified owners, and dealers will weld the tag axle suspension hangers to the chassis frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V149000
Manufacturer: NEWMAR CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: November 26th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: November 11th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: March 17th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motor homes manufactured November 26, 2013, to November 11, 2014. The wiper blades may separate from the wiper arm connectors, especially when the wipers are used at the high speed setting.

Consequence Summary:
If the wiper blades separate from the wiper arms, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V061000
Manufacturer: NEWMAR CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: December 9th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: December 16th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: February 26th, 2015

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.