2023 NEWMAR LONDON AIRE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2023 NEWMAR LONDON AIRE has 2 complaints and 3 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report steering malfunctions that cause difficulty staying in the desired lane at highway speeds. The complaints focus on excessive play in the steering wheel, which persists even after dealer repairs.
Common Issues- Steering malfunction. Owners report 2 to 4-inch play in the steering wheel at speeds above 50 MPH, causing difficulty controlling the RV and maintaining lane position. Dealer replacement of the steering box did not resolve the problem.
Three recalls affect the 2023 Newmar London Aire. The recalls involve body structure and seating system defects that could impact safety and vehicle integrity.
Recalls- Baggage door skin separation. Recall 25V431000 affects 541 vehicles including the 2023-2024 London Aire. The baggage door skins may come loose from the door frame, creating a road hazard that increases crash risk. Dealers will inspect and add fasteners and adhesive at no cost. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
- Improper seat pedestal weld. Recall 24V019000 covers 160 vehicles including 2022-2023 London Aire models. The pedestal mounting plate on seats may be improperly welded, causing loosening or detachment of the seat assembly. This defect violates FMVSS standards 207 and 210 and raises injury risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the pedestal if needed, free of charge. No do-not-drive or park-outside advisory is issued.
Owners dealing with repeated steering failures or those affected by these recalls may want to review their rights under state lemon laws. Repeated repairs or unresolved safety defects could qualify a vehicle for legal protections.
2023 NEWMAR LONDON AIRE Summary
2023
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
701
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2023 NEWMAR LONDON 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.
2023 NEWMAR LONDON AIRE
160 vehicles affected
SEATS
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and 2016 London Aire motorhomes. The pedestal mounting plate may be improperly welded, causing the plate to separate and the seat assembly to loosen or detach. As such, these seat assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, “Seating Systems,", and number 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages."
Risk: A loose or detached seat assembly increases the risk of injury.
Complaints
2023 NEWMAR LONDON AIRE
ID: 2087662STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
The contact owned a 2023 Newmar London Aire RV. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds above 50 MPH, the steering malfunctioned, making the RV extremely difficult the remain inside the desired lane. The contact stated that there was a 2–4-inch play in the steering wheel making it difficult to steer and control the RV. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the steering box, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50. The VIN was not available.
2023 NEWMAR LONDON AIRE
ID: 2087661STEERING
The contact owned a 2023 Newmar London Aire RV. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds above 50 MPH, the steering malfunctioned, making the RV extremely difficult the remain inside the desired lane. The contact stated that there was a 2–4-inch play in the steering wheel making it difficult to steer and control the RV. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the steering box, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50. The VIN was not available.