2015 NEWMAR KING AIRE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 NEWMAR KING AIRE has 0 complaints and 10 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to various vehicle systems covered by recall notices, including braking, suspension, powertrain components, and equipment safety.
The vehicle has multiple recalls affecting braking, suspension, powertrain, visibility, starter assembly, exhaust system, and safety equipment.
- Brake system defect. Certain quick release valves may have damaged rubber diaphragms reducing air pressure, which risks reduced braking performance or unintended parking brake application (Recall 15V061000).
- Powertrain axle fasteners. Stay rod fasteners on the rear drive axle may not be properly secured, risking detachment of the stay rod and vehicle crash (Recall 15V411000).
- Air suspension control module. Loss of power can prevent the air suspension from reaching ride height, reducing vehicle control (Recall 15V492000).
- Windshield wiper failure. Wiper blades may separate from the arms especially at high speed, causing reduced driver visibility (Recall 15V149000).
- Tag axle suspension hangers. Hangers may move, allowing the tag axle to shift off center and negatively affect vehicle handling (Recall 15V375000).
- Front suspension ball joints. Ball joints can loosen or separate causing partial loss of steering control, increasing crash risk (Recall 17V195000).
- Starter motor defect. Internal starter component may break leading to overheating and increased fire risk (Recall 17V378000).
- Flexible exhaust tube tears. Exhaust tube may tear, allowing hot gases to contact other components and materials, increasing fire risk (Recall 16V501000).
- Fire extinguisher malfunction. Certain Kidde extinguishers may become clogged or have nozzles detach, impeding operation in emergencies and risking injury (Recall 17V809000).
Ten recalls affect systems including brakes, suspension, powertrain, visibility, exhaust, and safety equipment. Repairs often involve part replacements, inspections, or adjustments provided free of charge.
- Brakes: Quick Release Valve. NHTSA Recall 15V061000 affects 98 vehicles with diaphragm damage that reduces air pressure, risking brake failure or parking brake reapplication. Newmar will replace the valve free of charge.
- Axle Assembly Fasteners. Recall 15V411000 covers 96 vehicles where stay rod fasteners may loosen, causing axle movement and crash risk. Dealers will reinstall fasteners with thread lock and correct torque for free.
- Rear and Front Suspension. Recall 15V492000 involves 82 vehicles with air suspension control module loss of power causing insufficient ride height and control problems. Spartan Motors will repair free of charge.
- Windshield Wipers. Defect in wiper blade connection affects 153 vehicles (Recall 15V149000), risking reduced visibility. Newmar will address the issue at no cost.
- Tag Axle Suspension Hangers. Recall 15V375000 impacts 57 vehicles with movable hangers risking handling loss; weld repairs are provided free by Newmar dealer network.
- Front Suspension Control Arm. Recall 17V195000 covers 595 vehicles with ball joint separation risk, leading to steering loss. Dealers will service these components free of charge.
- Starter Assembly. Recall 17V378000 includes 210 vehicles with potential starter motor breakage risking fire; replacements are offered free by Spartan Motors dealers.
- Exhaust System. Recall 16V501000 affects 742 vehicles with flexible exhaust tubes that may tear and increase fire risk. Inspections and replacements are free of charge.
- Fire Extinguishers. Recall 17V809000 covers 34,699 vehicles with defective Kidde extinguishers that may clog or detach nozzles, presenting fire risk and injury potential. Replacement extinguishers are provided by Kidde at no cost.
Owners facing repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects with their 2015 NEWMAR KING AIRE may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Such circumstances warrant consultation with a qualified consumer protection attorney to explore legal options.
2015 NEWMAR KING AIRE Summary
2015
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
9
Total Recalls
36732
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 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.
2015 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.
2015 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.
2015 NEWMAR KING AIRE
742 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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.
Risk: If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
2015 NEWMAR KING AIRE
82 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT
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.
Risk: 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.
2015 NEWMAR KING AIRE
96 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk: 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.
2015 NEWMAR KING AIRE
98 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
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.
Risk: The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 NEWMAR KING AIRE
57 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
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.
Risk: If the tag axle moves off center, vehicle handling may suddenly be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 NEWMAR KING AIRE
153 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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.
Risk: If the wiper blades separate from the wiper arms, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.