2017 NEWMAR KING AIRE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 NEWMAR KING AIRE has 0 complaints and 15 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to structural components, electrical wiring, and safety equipment as detailed in the recall data.
The recalls address problems affecting multiple systems including vehicle structure, electrical connections, safety sensors, steering, suspension, and fire safety equipment. These issues mostly involve defects that could increase the risk of vehicle crashes or injuries due to malfunctioning parts.
Recalls- Baggage door skins. NHTSA recall 25V431000 affects 541 vehicles where the baggage door skins may come loose and separate from the door frame. A detached door skin can become a road hazard increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and add fasteners and adhesive free of charge.
- Automatic Transfer Switch wiring. Recall 17V830000 involves 2915 motorhomes with loose power connections at the ATS causing heat buildup and fire risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten connections at no cost.
- Collision mitigation radar. Recall 16V756000 affects 15 units where the WABCO OnGuard radar may be mounted upside down reducing effectiveness and increasing crash risk. Dealers will correct radar orientation free of charge.
- Hydraulic entry steps. Recall 16V768000 covers 42 vehicles where step controllers may allow unexpected retraction, posing fall hazards. Dealers will update controller software at no cost.
- Throttle circuit wiring. Recall 16V810000 applies to 51 motorhomes with potential electromagnetic interference causing unintended acceleration or deceleration. Dealers will install an overlay harness free of charge.
- Front suspension ball joints. Recall 17V195000 covers 595 units with ball joints that may loosen causing partial loss of steering and increased crash risk. Dealers will inspect, clean, apply thread locker, and reinstall at no charge.
- Front fascia trim. Recall 16V512000 affects 152 vehicles where wood trim may separate and contact occupants causing loss of control. Dealers will secure trim with screws free of charge.
- Power steering pump. Recall 16V715000 includes 12 motorhomes with pumps that may lose output power intermittently, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the pump at no cost.
- Fire extinguishers. Recall 17V809000 includes 34,699 units with Kidde extinguishers that may clog or require excessive force to activate, potentially increasing injury risk in a fire. Owners are instructed to contact Kidde for free replacements.
- Headlight wiring seals. Recall 17V229000 involves 26 units with improperly seated seals allowing water ingress, causing the dash to erroneously display the turn signal camera view over speedometer and RPM, raising crash risk. Dealers will inspect and reseat seals free of charge.
- Turn signal module waterproofing. Recall 16V848000 affects 17 motorhomes where water leakage in the turn signal module causes the dash display to show the camera view over essential gauges, creating crash risk. Dealers will replace these modules with waterproof versions at no cost.
Owners with repeated repairs, unresolved safety defects, or persistent recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney specializing in consumer protection and lemon law could provide guidance on potential remedies.
2017 NEWMAR KING AIRE Summary
2017
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
11
Total Recalls
39065
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 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.
2017 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.
2017 NEWMAR KING AIRE
26 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017 King Aire motorhomes. The seals on the headlight harness connectors may not be properly seated, allowing water to enter the connector. As a result, the glass dash display may switch to the turn signal camera mode causing the dash to show the turn signal side camera view over the speedometer and RPM displays.
Risk: If the driver cannot see the speedometer and RPM displays, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2017 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.
2017 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.
2017 NEWMAR KING AIRE
51 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes manufactured May 12, 2016, to September 22, 2016 and built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The throttle circuit wires on the affected vehicles may not have been be twisted to cancel out electromagnetic interference, and as a result, interference may cause the throttle signal to be higher or lower than intended.
Risk: Unintended deceleration or acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
2017 NEWMAR KING AIRE
42 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes manufactured December 9, 2015, to September 26, 2016. The hydraulic entry step controller may not be functioning as designed and may allow the steps to retract unexpectedly.
Risk: The steps can retract without warning, causing someone using the steps to fall, increasing the risk of injury.
2017 NEWMAR KING AIRE
15 vehicles affected
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 King Aire motorhomes manufactured January 22, 2016, to October 4, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with WABCO OnGuard collision mitigation radar which may have been mounted upside down on the front lower bumper, resulting in decreased performance.
Risk: If the collision mitigation radar has reduced performance, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
2017 NEWMAR KING AIRE
17 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 King Aire motorhomes manufactured January 22, 2016, to October 19, 2016. Water may leak into the turn signal module. If the module is wet while the headlights are on, the glass dash display may switch to the turn signal camera mode causing the dash to show the turn signal side camera view over the speedometer and RPM displays.
Risk: If the driver cannot see the speedometer and RPM displays, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2017 NEWMAR KING AIRE
12 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Newmar King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motorhomes manufactured May 12, 2016, to August 23, 2016 and built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional loss of output power resulting in reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist.
Risk: An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.
2017 NEWMAR KING AIRE
152 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes manufactured December 4, 2015, to July 5, 2016. The affected vehicles have front fascia wood trim that may separate from the slide out and possibly contact the driver or a passenger.
Risk: If the fascia separates and contacts the driver or a passenger, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.