2012–2015 Newmar Essex & 2012–2015 Newmar King Aire recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2012-2015 King Aire and Essex motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. A component within the starter motor may break, potentially resulting in the starter motor overheating or drawing excessive current.
💥 The risk
A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
🔧 The fix
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan Motors dealers will replace the starter, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-800-543-4277 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 17012.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V378000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 17012
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Vehicles affected
- 210
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-543-4277
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 28, 2017
- Built
- Jan 27, 2011 – Jun 23, 2014
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.