2020 NEWMAR ESSEX Complaints and Recall Information
The 2020 NEWMAR ESSEX has 0 complaints and 12 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to various safety and structural components as outlined in the recall notices.
There are 12 recalls affecting multiple systems including electrical, steering, braking, seating, and structural components. These recalls address risks such as fire, injury from falling parts, steering difficulties, and reduced brake effectiveness.
Recalls- Seats wiring. Recall 22V234000 affects 4,961 vehicles due to wiring under the seats that may be incorrectly secured, causing potential electrical shorts and increased fire risk. Dealers will inspect and secure wiring and add circuit protection free of charge.
- Bedroom fascia header. Recall 19V610000 involves 376 motorhomes where the bedroom fascia header may fall unexpectedly, risking occupant injury. Dealers will add screws and brackets to secure the fascia header at no cost.
- Instrument cluster. Recall 21V700000 covers 1,554 vehicles with instrument clusters that may intermittently go blank, hiding critical info like speed and warnings, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update software and secure ductwork for free.
- Power steering pump. Recall 21V822000 applies to 38 motorhomes with a machining defect that can break the power steering pump shaft seal, causing loss of power steering assist and elevated crash risk. Replacement pumps will be provided free.
- Power Distribution Module (PDM). Recall 20V421000 affects 3,202 vehicles where the rear-mounted PDM may be damaged, leading to non-functioning rear marker, brake, or turn signal lights and increased crash risk. Dealers will replace the PDM at no charge.
- Window adhesive failure. Recall 21V571000 involves 4,106 units where adhesive bonding the vented window portion may fail, causing detachment and elevating injury or crash risk. Inspection and replacement of the vented portion will be done free.
- Steering gear mounting bolts. Recall 21V088000 affects 253 motorhomes with bolts that may loosen or back out, causing steering difficulty or loss, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace bolts and washers at no cost.
- Brake caliper mounting bolts. Recall 20V171000 covers 129 vehicles where brake caliper bolts may be insufficiently tightened, reducing braking effectiveness and raising crash risk. Inspections and repairs will be performed free.
Owners dealing with multiple repairs related to these safety recalls or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. They should consult appropriate legal resources to understand their options.
2020 NEWMAR ESSEX Summary
2020
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
14619
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2020 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.
2020 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.
2020 NEWMAR ESSEX
38 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
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.
2020 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.
2020 NEWMAR ESSEX
253 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT
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.
2020 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.
2020 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.
2020 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.