2017 NEWMAR LONDON AIRE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 NEWMAR LONDON AIRE has 0 complaints and 15 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical components, lighting functions, and vehicle safety systems based on recall data.
The vehicle has 15 recalls addressing multiple system defects including electrical, lighting, braking, steering, and structural components. Several recalls involve the rear Power Distribution Module affecting rear marker lights, brake lights, and turn signals. Other recalls focus on safety-critical components such as power steering pumps, brake caliper bolts, and suspension control arms.
Recalls- Power Distribution Module. NHTSA recall 19V426000 and 20V421000 affect 5,205 vehicles combined. The rear mounted PDM may be damaged, causing rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals to fail. This increases crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the module free of charge. No "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" advisory applies.
- Hydraulic Entry Step Controller. NHTSA recall 16V768000 affects 42 vehicles. The controller may allow steps to retract unexpectedly, risking falls and injury. Dealers will update controller software at no cost.
- Throttle Circuit Wiring. NHTSA recall 16V810000 covers 51 vehicles. Throttle wires may lack twisted design to cancel electromagnetic interference, causing unintended acceleration or deceleration. Dealers will install overlay harness free of charge.
- Front Suspension Ball Joints. NHTSA recall 17V195000 includes 595 vehicles. Loose ball joints on front suspension may separate, causing partial loss of steering and increasing crash risk. Dealers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, and reinstall ball joints free of charge.
- Automatic Transfer Switch Wiring. NHTSA recall 17V830000 applies to 2,915 vehicles. A loose power connection may cause heat build-up and increase fire risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten connections free of charge.
- Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts. NHTSA recall 18V505000 covers 119 vehicles. Bolts may loosen, reducing braking performance and crash safety. Authorized service centers will inspect and retighten bolts at no cost.
- Front Fascia Wood Trim. NHTSA recall 16V512000 affects 152 vehicles. Trim may separate from slide out and contact passengers, risking loss of vehicle control. Dealers will secure trim with screws free of charge.
- Power Steering Pump. NHTSA recall 16V715000 includes 12 vehicles. The pump may lose power intermittently, reducing steering assist and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the pump free of charge.
- Headlight Operation. NHTSA recall 17V723000 affects 41 vehicles. High beam operation activates only high beam bulbs instead of both high and low beams, reducing visibility. Dealers will modify electrical system to correct operation at no cost.
- Fire Extinguishers. NHTSA recall 17V809000 impacts 34,699 vehicles. Certain Kidde fire extinguishers may become clogged or detach during use, preventing discharge and posing injury risk. Owners will receive replacement extinguishers free of charge from Kidde.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved safety defects, including those related to lighting, steering, and braking, may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney or consumer protection expert is advisable if safety issues persist after recall remedies.
2017 NEWMAR LONDON AIRE Summary
2017
Model Year
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Total Complaints
11
Total Recalls
43831
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 NEWMAR LONDON AIRE
3202 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Newmar Corporaton (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ventana LE, 2017-2020 Ventana, London Aire, Essex and Dutch Star, 2017-2019 Mountain Aire, 2018-2020 New Aire, and 2020 Kountry Star motorhomes that received the 'inspection-only' remedy from recall 19V-426. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Risk: Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
2017 NEWMAR LONDON AIRE
2003 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ventana LE and 2017-2019 Dutch Star, Essex, London Aire, Mountain Aire and Ventana, and 2018-2019 New Aire motorhomes built on a Daimler trucks chassis. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Risk: Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
2017 NEWMAR LONDON AIRE
119 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Newmar Ventana LE and Ventana motorhomes, 2018 Mountain Aire and Essex motorhomes, and 2017-2018 London Aire motorhomes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
Risk: If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 NEWMAR LONDON 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 LONDON 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 LONDON AIRE
41 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2015-2018 London Aire motorhomes built on Daimler Trucks (DTNA) chassis. When the high beams are activated, only the high beam bulbs illuminate instead of both the high beam and low beam bulbs as intended.
Risk: If both the high beam and low beam bulbs do not illuminate, the reduced light output can affect the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 NEWMAR LONDON 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 LONDON 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 LONDON 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 LONDON 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 LONDON 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.