2013 NEWMAR KING AIRE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 NEWMAR KING AIRE has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle safety systems and components requiring manufacturer recalls.
There are eight recalls affecting various systems of the 2013 NEWMAR KING AIRE. These involve steering components, engine exhaust, door latches, suspension, the electrical starter system, and safety equipment such as fire extinguishers.
Recalls- Steering linkage fasteners. (NHTSA Recall 13V653000) Forty-seven vehicles are affected due to loose castle nuts on steering linkage ball joint fasteners that may detach from bell cranks causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the fasteners free of charge.
- Engine exhaust system. (NHTSA Recall 15V585000) One hundred sixty-five vehicles have a flexible exhaust tube that may tear, allowing hot exhaust to contact other components, which increases fire risk. Spartan dealers will install a new exhaust tube at no cost.
- Refrigerator door latches. (NHTSA Recall 15V808000) Nine hundred seventy-nine vehicles have refrigerator door latches that may lock inadvertently, potentially trapping a person inside and causing injury. New door latches will be installed free by dealers.
- Front suspension ball joints. (NHTSA Recall 17V195000) Five hundred ninety-five vehicles have ball joints on the independent front suspension that can loosen and separate, causing partial steering loss and increased crash risk. Spartan service centers will resecure ball joints at no charge.
- Starter assembly components. (NHTSA Recall 17V378000) Two hundred ten vehicles may have a starter motor component that can break, causing overheating or excessive current draw which raises fire risk. Spartan dealers will replace the starter free of charge.
- Steering linkage castle nuts. (NHTSA Recall 15V067000) Twenty-four vehicles may have steering linkage castle nuts that can loosen, leading to steering linkage separation and loss of vehicle control. Dealers will inspect and retighten these nuts for free.
- Fire extinguishers. (NHTSA Recall 17V809000) Thirty-four thousand six hundred ninety-nine vehicles carry Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers that may clog or need excessive force to activate, and some nozzles may detach causing injury. Owners will be notified to obtain free replacements from Kidde.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety-related defects, or unresolved recall issues with their 2013 NEWMAR KING AIRE may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting legal assistance could be beneficial to evaluate any potential claims.
2013 NEWMAR KING AIRE Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
36719
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 NEWMAR KING AIRE
34699 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V809-2309.pdf. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2013 NEWMAR KING AIRE
210 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk: A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
2013 NEWMAR KING AIRE
595 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dutch Star, 2016-2018 Mountain Aire and London Aire, and 2012-2018 Essex and King Aire motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
Risk: A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 NEWMAR KING AIRE
24 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 King Aire and Essex vehicles manufactured April 12, 2013, to October 18, 2013, and built on Spartan Chassis. In the affected vehicles, the steering linkage castlenuts may loosen without warning and the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks.
Risk: If the steering linkage separates from the bell cranks, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 NEWMAR KING AIRE
165 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2010 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured May 13, 2009, to April 14, 2010, 2010 Dutch Aire motorhomes manufactured May 12, 2009, to February 8, 2010, and 2012-2013 King Aire motorhomes manufactured March 22, 2011, to May 17, 2013. The affected vehicles are built on a Spartan Motors chassis and have a flexible exhaust tube that may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.
Risk: If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
2013 NEWMAR KING AIRE
979 vehicles affected
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 King Aire, 2009-2014 Essex, 2011-2015 Mountain Aire, Ventana, and Dutch Star, 2012-2014 Ventana LE, 2012-2015 Canyon Star, and 2015 London Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with refrigerator door latches that may inadvertently lock without the operator's knowledge.
Risk: If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of injury.
2013 NEWMAR KING AIRE
47 vehicles affected
STEERING
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 motorhomes manufactured October 15, 2012, through June 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the castle nuts for the steering linkage ball joint fasteners, which mount to bell cranks, may be loose. If the castle nuts become completely loose, the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks without warning.
Risk: This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.