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2013 Entegra Anthem Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 Entegra Anthem has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Entegra dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Entegra Anthem. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2013 Entegra Anthem owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Entegra Anthem, describing incidents dated October 24, 2014 to May 25, 2020.

Most-cited components

Power Train 2 complaints
Engine 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Of the 4 complaints on file, 2 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11348381 · Filed August 10, 2020
REFERENCE NHTSA RECALL 16V-313 AND PREVIOUS SUBMISSION 11344194. OUR MOTORHOME WITH A SPARTAN CHASSIS SUFFERED AN EXHAUST BELLOWS FAILURE EXACTLY DESCRIBED IN RECALL 16V-313. IT IS OF THE CORRECT VINTAGE AND TYPE DESCRIBED BY 16V-313. SPARTAN CHASSIS COMPANY REFUSES TO MAKE REPAIRS OR HONOR THE…
ODI #11344194 · Filed August 9, 2020
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM SEPARATED BETWEEN THE TURBO AND THE PARTICULATE FILTER ON THE CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE. THIS IS IN A SPARTAN RV CHASSIS. THE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST LEAK DUE TO THE FLEXIBLE EXHAUST BELLOWS CAUSED EXTENSIVE THERMAL DAMAGE. SEE NHTSA RECALL 16V-313 AS THAT RECALL DESCRIBES THE PROBLEM…
ODI #11075602 · Filed March 1, 2018
RADIATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. 58,000 MILES ON THE RV. SEEMS TO DEVELOP LEAKS OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. JUST NOT MADE WELL.

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Loose Ball Joints may cause Loss of Steering

NHTSA #17V187000 · Suspension — Front — Control Arm · NHTSA notice

Reported March 17, 2017 · Entegra Coach

Potentially affected: 2,161 vehicles

Repair completion: 80.56% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified April 25, 2017 · Vehicles built July 19, 2011 – March 16, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Entegra Coach (Entegra) is recalling certain 2012-2013 and 2015-2018 Anthem; 2013 and 2017-2018 Aspire; and 2012-2018 Cornerstone 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.

Safety consequence

A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Entegra will notify owners, and Spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, and reinstall the properly torqued ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2017. Owners may contact call Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277 or Entegra customer service at 1-800-945-4787.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Exterior Freezer Power Cables may Short

NHTSA #13V516000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported October 18, 2013 · Entegra Coach

Potentially affected: 353 vehicles

Repair completion: 35.41% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified December 10, 2013 · Vehicles built December 16, 2009 – April 30, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Entegra Coach is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Anthem and Cornerstone motorhomes manufactured December 16, 2009, through April 30, 2013. The power cables from the exterior freezer can be damaged due to contact with the freezer sliding tray rails.

Safety consequence

Prolonged rubbing of the power cables against the sliding tray rails may cause the wires to short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Entegra Coach will notify owners, and dealers will secure the freezer power cables to prevent their chafing, at no charge. The recall began on December 10, 2013. Owners may contact Entegra Coach at 1-800-945-4787.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Windshield Wiper May Separate

NHTSA #13V330000 · Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer · NHTSA notice

Reported July 31, 2013 · Entegra Coach

Potentially affected: 174 vehicles

Owners notified August 27, 2013 · Vehicles built February 8, 2013 – June 13, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Entegra Coach is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Anthem, Aspire, and Cornerstone motorhomes manufactured February 8, 2013, through June 13, 2013. The attachment mechanism that holds the windshield wiper arm to the wiper motor shaft could crack.

Safety consequence

If the attachment mechanism cracks, the windshield wiper may separate reducing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Entegra Coach will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper arms, at no charge. The recall began on August 27, 2013. Owners may contact Entegra Coach at 1-800-945-4787.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Windshield Wipers may not Function Properly

NHTSA #13V028000 · Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer · NHTSA notice

Reported January 30, 2013 · Entegra Coach

Potentially affected: 359 vehicles

Owners notified February 19, 2013 · Vehicles built March 14, 2011 – September 25, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Entegra Coach is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Aspire and Anthem Class A motorhomes; and 2012-2013 Cornerstone Class A motorhomes, manufactured March 14,2011, through September 25, 2012. A wiper link was installed which is shorter than required for proper function of the wiper system.

Safety consequence

The wipers may not operate as designed and the driver's visibility can be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Entegra Coach will notify owners and dealers will replace the wiper link, at no charge. The recall began on February 19, 2013. Owners may contact Entegra Coach at 1-800-945-4787.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM

NHTSA #12V312000 · Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Linkages · NHTSA notice

Reported July 3, 2012 · ENTEGRA COACH

Potentially affected: 232 vehicles

Owners notified July 26, 2012 · Vehicles built April 19, 2011 – June 22, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ENTEGRA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2013 ANTHEM AND ASPIRE AND MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 CORNERSTONE MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 22, 2012. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM CAN DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE.

Safety consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY CAN BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

ENTEGRA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHAFT ATTACHING THE ARM TO THE WIPER LINKAGE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ENTEGRA AT 1-800-945-4787.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2013 Entegra Anthem. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

4 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Entegra Anthem.

Power Train

ODI #11348381

Fire

Incident: May 25, 2020 · Filed: August 10, 2020

REFERENCE NHTSA RECALL 16V-313 AND PREVIOUS SUBMISSION 11344194. OUR MOTORHOME WITH A SPARTAN CHASSIS SUFFERED AN EXHAUST BELLOWS FAILURE EXACTLY DESCRIBED IN RECALL 16V-313. IT IS OF THE CORRECT VINTAGE AND TYPE DESCRIBED BY 16V-313. SPARTAN CHASSIS COMPANY REFUSES TO MAKE REPAIRS OR HONOR THE RECALL 16V-313. THEY CLAIM THAT OUR UNIT IS EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECALL YET WILL NOT EXPLAIN HOW OR WHY IT IS NOT COMPLIANT WITH THE RECALL. WE FIT WITHIN THE TIME, DATES AND VINS DESCRIBED. SPARTAN REFUSES TO EXPLAIN WHY THE RECALL IS NOT BEING HONORED DESPITE THE FAILURE BEING A PICTURE PERFECT EXAMPLE OF THE RECALL SITUATION. CAN YOU HELP ME GET AN ANSWER FROM THEM?

Power Train; Unknown or Other

ODI #11344194

Fire

Incident: May 25, 2020 · Filed: August 9, 2020

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM SEPARATED BETWEEN THE TURBO AND THE PARTICULATE FILTER ON THE CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE. THIS IS IN A SPARTAN RV CHASSIS. THE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST LEAK DUE TO THE FLEXIBLE EXHAUST BELLOWS CAUSED EXTENSIVE THERMAL DAMAGE. SEE NHTSA RECALL 16V-313 AS THAT RECALL DESCRIBES THE PROBLEM EXACTLY.

Engine

ODI #11075602

Incident: January 21, 2018 · Filed: March 1, 2018

RADIATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. 58,000 MILES ON THE RV. SEEMS TO DEVELOP LEAKS OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. JUST NOT MADE WELL.

Structure; Visibility/Wiper

ODI #10855301

Incident: October 24, 2014 · Filed: April 13, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ENTEGRA ANTHEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC JACKS DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE DOOR OPENED WHEN OPERATING THE RV. IN ADDITION, WATER ENTERED THROUGH THE ROOF AND WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V33000 (VISIBILITY), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ALLOW WATER IN AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,400.

Other Entegra Anthem model years

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