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2021 Newmar Essex Recalls & Complaints

The 2021 Newmar Essex has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Newmar dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Newmar Essex. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2021 Newmar Essex owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Newmar Essex, describing incidents dated August 6, 2021.

Most-cited components

Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11441621 · Filed November 24, 2021
This is concerning the brake system (disk rotor & pads) on a vehicle with 2600 miles when detected. Vehicle manufacture date was March 2021, owner possession July 27, 2021. There has not been any one's safety compromised. Front Rotors are experiencing scoring which I can only conclude began during…

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Bolt On Steering Column Not Tightened Properly

NHTSA #22V166000 · Steering — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice

Reported March 17, 2022 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 1,277 vehicles

Repair completion: 86.22% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified May 16, 2022

Defect description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 New Aire, Essex, King Aire, Ventana, Kountry Star, London Aire, Dutch Star and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The upper bolt connecting the steering column may not have been properly tightened, causing the nut to loosen off the bolt, potentially resulting in loss of steering control.

Safety consequence

Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the upper and lower bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Broken Shaft Seal May Cause Loss of Power Steering

NHTSA #21V822000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist — Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported October 19, 2021 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 38 vehicles

Repair completion: 92.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Newmar campaign 21V-752 · Owners notified November 22, 2021

Defect description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Essex, 2020-2022 King Aire and London Aire motorhomes. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Safety consequence

A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

On behalf of Newmar Corporation, Shyft Group will inspect the pump serial number, and replace the power steering pump if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Instrument Cluster May Go Blank

NHTSA #21V700000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice

Reported September 9, 2021 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 1,554 vehicles

Repair completion: 71.49% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Newmar campaign 21V-589 · Owners notified November 8, 2021

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the ductwork, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 8, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Window Adhesive Failure

NHTSA #21V571000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported July 27, 2021 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 4,106 vehicles

Repair completion: 67.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Newmar campaign 21E 047 · Owners notified September 10, 2021

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21E 047.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Steering Gear Fasteners May Come Loose

NHTSA #21V088000 · Suspension — Front · NHTSA notice

Reported February 18, 2021 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 253 vehicles

Repair completion: 86.96% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Newmar campaign 21V 041 · Owners notified April 16, 2021

Defect description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Dutch Star, King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering.

Safety consequence

Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

On behalf of Newmar, Shyft Group Inc. will coordinate the recall repair and notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. The recall is expected to began April 19, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21V 041.

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.

Front Leveling Jacks May Fail

NHTSA #20V594000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer · NHTSA notice

Reported September 29, 2020 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 48 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified November 9, 2020

Defect description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 Essex, Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, and London Aire motorhomes. The front leveling jacks may not be fastened correctly to the chassis, possibly causing the jacks to fail to support the weight of the motorhome.

Safety consequence

If the front jacks fail, an unexpected drop can occur, increasing the risk of an injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the leveling jacks as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2020. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2021 Newmar Essex. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Newmar Essex.

Unknown or Other; Service Brakes; Forward Collision Avoidance

ODI #11441621

Incident: August 6, 2021 · Filed: November 24, 2021

This is concerning the brake system (disk rotor & pads) on a vehicle with 2600 miles when detected. Vehicle manufacture date was March 2021, owner possession July 27, 2021. There has not been any one's safety compromised. Front Rotors are experiencing scoring which I can only conclude began during delivery of 2300 miles from Nappanee, IN. to Bend, OR. by manufacture. The abnormal wear was detected at 2600 miles during my post drive safety inspection. The condition was inspected by Josam Truck Frame & Alignment in Orlando Fl. Mileage at inspection was 7700 miles My concern is that this abnormality of scoring taking place with such low mileage and that the condition more than likely began on the delivery drive. Therefore, I can only conclude that there may exist a manufacture defect or improper installation being conducted.

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