2019 NEWMAR KING AIRE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 NEWMAR KING AIRE has 2 complaints and 9 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues with bay door skins detaching during travel, resulting in damage to the vehicle and potential safety hazards on the road. Both complaints describe bay door skins secured only with tape that failed and caused property damage.
The vehicle has several recalls affecting structural components, safety systems, and equipment. The recall campaigns address problems with door skins, fascia headers, instrument clusters, door latches, window adhesives, brakes, and windshield wipers.
Common Issues- Bay door skin detachment. Bay door skins have come loose while driving, with one damaging the vehicle after detachment. Owners report the skins are held only by adhesive tape and express concerns about all skins eventually failing.
There are nine recalls related to the 2019 NEWMAR KING AIRE affecting major systems including structure, electrical, brakes, and visibility. The recalls cover defects that may create hazards while the vehicle is in operation. Repairs range from software updates to physical component inspections and replacements.
Recalls- Door skin separation (campno 25V431000). Affects 541 vehicles. The baggage door skins may come loose and separate from the door frame, creating road hazards. Dealers will inspect and add fasteners and adhesive as needed free of charge.
- Bedroom fascia header fall (campno 19V610000). Affects 376 vehicles. The bedroom fascia header may fall unexpectedly onto the bed, risking occupant injury. Dealers will add screws and brackets to secure it at no cost.
- Instrument cluster malfunction (campno 21V700000). Affects 1,554 vehicles. The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while driving, hiding critical information such as speed and warning lights. Dealers will update software and secure ductwork free of charge.
- Entry door latch rod adjustment (campno 18V518000). Affects 239 vehicles. Door latch rods may be improperly adjusted, causing doors to open during transit. Dealers will re-adjust latch rods at no charge.
- Window adhesive failure (campno 21V571000). Affects 4,106 vehicles. Adhesive holding the vent portion of a window may fail, causing detachment and increasing crash or injury risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the vent if necessary free of charge.
- Brake relay valve restriction (campno 19V381000). Affects 40 vehicles. Blocked orifices in the brake relay valve may increase stopping distance without warning, raising crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the valve if needed at no cost.
- Windshield wiper arm defect (campno 18V387000). Affects 77 vehicles. Wiper arms may have an incorrect bend reducing contact with the windshield and impairing driver visibility. Dealers will replace wiper arms free of charge.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved safety defects related to the 2019 NEWMAR KING AIRE should consider consulting their state’s lemon law provisions. These laws may provide rights and remedies if the vehicle cannot be repaired within a reasonable time or mileage.
2019 NEWMAR KING AIRE Summary
2019
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
6933
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 NEWMAR KING AIRE
541 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE
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.
2019 NEWMAR KING AIRE
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.
2019 NEWMAR KING AIRE
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.
2019 NEWMAR KING AIRE
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.
2019 NEWMAR KING AIRE
40 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019 Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, and 2020 Dutch Star motorhomes. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction due to a partially blocked orifice, which may lead to extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: An increase in stopping distance without warning increases the risk of crash.
2019 NEWMAR KING AIRE
239 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Ventana LE, Mountain Aire, Essex, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, London Aire and King Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have entry doors that have latch rods that may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open during transit.
Risk: If the door opens during transit, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
2019 NEWMAR KING AIRE
77 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with windshield wipers that may have an incorrect bend, possibly preventing the wiper arms from properly contacting the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Risk: If the windshield wipers do not properly contact the windshield, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2019 NEWMAR KING AIRE
ID: 2095665STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
I own a 2019 Newmar King Aire and have lost two bay door skins in the past couple weeks during a trip from the West Coast to the East Coast. The first one was never recovered and I am horrified what might have happened if it would have hit someone. After we lost the first one, I inspected the rest of them, (14 in total) and they all felt secure. I then checked them again a couple hours prior to losing the second one. The Second one, I recovered after it flew up and damaged the side of my coach. These skins are only held on with 1/2" two-sided tape and I believe they will all fail eventually. And it is only a matter of time before someone is seriously hurt or killed. I have additional photos if I can help in any way. I have asked Newmar what I can do to repair this situation, and they told me I was out of warranty, but they would review this issue and get back to me. Thank you so much, [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2019 NEWMAR KING AIRE
ID: 2095664STRUCTURE:BODY
I own a 2019 Newmar King Aire and have lost two bay door skins in the past couple weeks during a trip from the West Coast to the East Coast. The first one was never recovered and I am horrified what might have happened if it would have hit someone. After we lost the first one, I inspected the rest of them, (14 in total) and they all felt secure. I then checked them again a couple hours prior to losing the second one. The Second one, I recovered after it flew up and damaged the side of my coach. These skins are only held on with 1/2" two-sided tape and I believe they will all fail eventually. And it is only a matter of time before someone is seriously hurt or killed. I have additional photos if I can help in any way. I have asked Newmar what I can do to repair this situation, and they told me I was out of warranty, but they would review this issue and get back to me. Thank you so much, [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)