2016 NEWMAR KING AIRE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 NEWMAR KING AIRE has 0 complaints and 10 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owner reports most commonly involve issues related to vehicle structure, suspension, and electrical systems based on recall notifications.
There are 10 recalls concerning the 2016 NEWMAR KING AIRE. These recalls affect various systems including door structure, suspension components, electrical wiring, emergency equipment, and vehicle safety features.
- Door structure defect. Recall 25V431000 affects 541 vehicles because the baggage door skins may detach from the door frame, posing a road hazard and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and secure the door skins with fasteners and adhesive at no cost.
- Axle assembly fastener issue. Recall 15V411000 affects 96 vehicles built on Spartan chassis where stay rod fasteners may loosen, allowing rear axle movement and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace fasteners using thread lock and correct torque free of charge.
- Air suspension control module failure. Recall 15V492000 impacts 82 vehicles with possible power loss to the suspension control module, preventing proper ride height and impairing vehicle control. Spartan Motors will repair the suspension free of charge.
- Front suspension ball joint separation. Recall 17V195000 includes 595 vehicles with ball joints that may loosen and separate, causing partial loss of steering and crash risk. Dealers will clean, apply thread locker, reinstall, and torque ball joints for free.
- Emergency exit window missing. Recall 15V797000 covers 10 units where some King Aire motorhomes lack an emergency exit window over the driver’s dinette. Dealers will inspect and install the window if needed at no cost.
- Loose wiring at transfer switch. Recall 17V830000 affects 2915 motorhomes with wiring that may overheat at the Automatic Transfer Switch due to loose connections, increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten these connections free of charge.
- Fire extinguisher malfunction. Recall 17V809000 includes many Newmar models where Kidde fire extinguishers may clog or require excessive force to activate, or the nozzle may detach causing injury or failure. Owners will receive replacement extinguishers free through Kidde.
Owners facing repeated repairs, safety-related defects, or unresolved recall issues with the 2016 NEWMAR KING AIRE should consider their state’s lemon law rights. Consult relevant consumer protection resources for assistance.
2016 NEWMAR KING AIRE Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
38938
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 NEWMAR KING AIRE
541 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2023-2024 London Aire, Essex, and 2016-2024 King Aire motorhomes. The baggage door skins may come loose and separate from the door frame.
Risk: A detached door skin can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 NEWMAR KING AIRE
2915 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2018 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, New Aire, Ventana and Ventana LE motorhomes. These vehicles may have a loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), possibly resulting in a build up of heat.
Risk: The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
2016 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.
2016 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.
2016 NEWMAR KING AIRE
10 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016 King Aire vehicles manufactured March 9, 2015, to September 14, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured without an emergency exit window over the driver's side dinette table.
Risk: The absence of an exit window may delay or prevent exit from the vehicle in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
2016 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.
2016 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.