2019 NEWMAR ESSEX Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 NEWMAR ESSEX has 0 complaints and 18 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical and brake components, though no direct complaints have been recorded. The recalls predominantly address safety and equipment defects affecting various systems, including lighting, brakes, and structural components.
There are 18 recalls affecting multiple systems including seats, lighting, electrical, brakes, and structural components of the vehicle. These recalls involve defects that potentially increase risks of fire, crash, or injury. Repairs generally involve inspections, part replacements, and software updates performed free of charge by dealers.
- Seats wiring defect. Recall 22V234000 affects 4,961 vehicles due to wiring under the seats that may be incorrectly secured, causing a potential electrical short and increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect, secure wiring, and add circuit protection.
- Bedroom fascia hazard. Recall 19V610000 covers 376 vehicles where the bedroom fascia header might fall unexpectedly onto the bed, risking occupant injury. Dealers add screws and brackets to secure the fascia header.
- Rear lighting failure. Recalls 19V426000 and 20V421000 affect over 3,000 vehicles with a damaged rear Power Distribution Module causing rear marker, brake, or turn signals to malfunction, increasing crash risk. Inspection and replacement of the module are required.
- Instrument cluster blanking. Recall 21V700000 involves 1,554 vehicles with instrument cluster displays that may intermittently go blank while in motion, hiding critical information. Dealers perform software updates and secure ductwork.
- Window adhesive failure. Recall 21V571000 impacts 4,106 vehicles where adhesive may fail bonding the vent portion of windows, risking detachment that could cause crashes or injury. Dealers inspect and replace vents as needed.
- Brake caliper bolts loose. Multiple recalls including 18V859000, 19V384000, and 20V171000 cover approximately 480 vehicles with insufficiently tightened brake caliper mounting bolts, risking reduced brake effectiveness. Bolts are inspected and tightened or repaired.
- Brake relay valve defect. Recall 19V381000 affects 40 vehicles with possible airflow restriction in the brake relay valve, increasing stopping distances and crash risk. Inspections and replacements are provided.
- WiFi power supply overheating. Recall 19V257000 includes 476 vehicles where the WiFiRanger power supply may overheat, raising fire risk. Dealers replace the power supply at no cost.
- Instrument panel glare. Recall 20V509000 involves 732 vehicles with instrument panel brightness that cannot be adjusted, causing glare and reducing nighttime visibility, increasing crash risk. Software updates correct the issue.
- Windshield wiper malfunction. Recall 18V387000 affects 77 vehicles with incorrectly bent windshield wiper arms that may reduce windshield coverage and driver visibility. Dealers replace the wiper arms.
Owners should be aware that repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues may entitle them to protections under state lemon laws. Consulting with a consumer protection attorney familiar with lemon law cases can help determine available rights and options.
2019 NEWMAR ESSEX Summary
2019
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
14
Total Recalls
18206
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 NEWMAR ESSEX
4961 vehicles affected
SEATS
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Canyon Star, 2019 Ventana LE, 2020-2022 Kountry Star, 2019-2020 Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and 2021 Super Star vehicles. The wiring under the seats may be incorrectly secured, which can lead to a pinched wire in the seat adjustment mechanism and cause an electrical short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
2019 NEWMAR ESSEX
1554 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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.
2019 NEWMAR ESSEX
4106 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE
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.
2019 NEWMAR ESSEX
3202 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Newmar Corporaton (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ventana LE, 2017-2020 Ventana, London Aire, Essex and Dutch Star, 2017-2019 Mountain Aire, 2018-2020 New Aire, and 2020 Kountry Star motorhomes that received the 'inspection-only' remedy from recall 19V-426. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Risk: Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
2019 NEWMAR ESSEX
732 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Essex and New Aire, 2019 Dutch Star, London Aire, Mountain Aire, and Ventana motorhomes. The instrument panel brightness cannot be adjusted, possibly causing glare when driving at night. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: Glare can reduce the driver's visibility of the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 NEWMAR ESSEX
129 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Essex and London Aire, 2019 Mountain Aire, Ventana LE and Ventana and 2020 Kountry Star motorhomes built on DTNA chassis. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Risk: Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 NEWMAR ESSEX
2003 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ventana LE and 2017-2019 Dutch Star, Essex, London Aire, Mountain Aire and Ventana, and 2018-2019 New Aire motorhomes built on a Daimler trucks chassis. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Risk: Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
2019 NEWMAR ESSEX
376 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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.
2019 NEWMAR ESSEX
3 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019 Mountain Aire and Essex motorhomes built on Freightliner XC chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Risk: Loose brake caliper mounting bolts may reduce the brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
2019 NEWMAR ESSEX
40 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
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.
2019 NEWMAR ESSEX
476 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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.
2019 NEWMAR ESSEX
308 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Essex, Ventana LE, Ventana, London Aire, and Mountain Aire vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened.
Risk: Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 NEWMAR ESSEX
239 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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.
2019 NEWMAR ESSEX
77 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.