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2014 Newmar King Aire Recalls & Complaints
The 2014 Newmar King Aire has 9 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 2014 Newmar King Aire. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2014 Newmar King Aire owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2014 Newmar King Aire, describing incidents dated June 11, 2016.
Most-cited components
- Steering 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10875801 · Filed
DRIVER SIDE BELL CRANK BALL JOINT POPPED OFF WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING. THIS OCCURRED WHEN BACKING VEHICLE. SLOW SPEED LESS THEN 5 MPH. CHASSIS IS MANUFACTURED BY SPARTAN MOTORS. SERVICE BULLETIN TO INSPECT THIS PART HAD BEEN ISSUED RSB13-250-005B. SUPPOSEDLY VEHICLE HAD BEEN INSPECTED PRIOR TO…
Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
NHTSA #17V809000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported December 15, 2017 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 34,699 vehicles
Repair completion: 6.32% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Newmar campaign 17E-062 · Owners notified February 7, 2018 · Vehicles built July 24, 1997 – November 3, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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
Safety consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information or owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17E-062.
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.
Starter may Overheat
NHTSA #17V378000 · Electrical System — Starter Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported June 14, 2017 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 210 vehicles
Repair completion: 67.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Newmar campaign 17012 · Owners notified July 28, 2017 · Vehicles built January 27, 2011 – June 23, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2012-2015 King Aire and Essex motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. A component within the starter motor may break, potentially resulting in the starter motor overheating or drawing excessive current.
Safety consequence
A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan Motors dealers will replace the starter, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-800-543-4277 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 17012.
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.
Loose Ball Joints may cause Loss of Steering
NHTSA #17V195000 · Suspension — Front — Control Arm · NHTSA notice
Reported March 22, 2017 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 595 vehicles
Newmar campaign 17004 · Owners notified May 3, 2017 · Vehicles built April 29, 2011 – March 13, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, reinstall and torqued the ball joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 to locate a qualified service center or contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17004.
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.
Flexible Exhaust Tube may Tear
NHTSA #16V501000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Exhaust System · NHTSA notice
Reported July 5, 2016 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 742 vehicles
Repair completion: 42.32% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Newmar campaign 16V 313 · Owners notified August 11, 2016 · Vehicles built December 12, 1997 – May 27, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1998-2010 Dutch Star, 2008 Kountry Star, 2008-2009 All Star and Ventana, 2009-2010 Dutch Aire, 2014-2015 King Aire and 2015 Essex motorhomes, built on a Spartan Motors chassis. In the affected vehicles, the flexible exhaust tube may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.
Safety consequence
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect the alignment of the tubes, correcting them and replacing any that are torn. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 313.
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.
Refrigerator Door Latch May Inadvertently Lock
NHTSA #15V808000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported December 1, 2015 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 979 vehicles
Repair completion: 42.19% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified January 4, 2016 · Vehicles built April 5, 2007 – March 5, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 King Aire, 2009-2014 Essex, 2011-2015 Mountain Aire, Ventana, and Dutch Star, 2012-2014 Ventana LE, 2012-2015 Canyon Star, and 2015 London Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with refrigerator door latches that may inadvertently lock without the operator's knowledge.
Safety consequence
If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new replacement door latch that will not automatically latch, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2016. 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.
Wiper Blades may Detach from Wiper Arms
NHTSA #15V149000 · Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer · NHTSA notice
Reported March 16, 2015 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 153 vehicles
Repair completion: 48.37% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified March 17, 2015 · Vehicles built November 26, 2013 – November 11, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motor homes manufactured November 26, 2013, to November 11, 2014. The wiper blades may separate from the wiper arm connectors, especially when the wipers are used at the high speed setting.
Safety consequence
If the wiper blades separate from the wiper arms, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
The recall began on March 17, 2015. 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.
Loose Steering Linkage Castlenuts
NHTSA #15V067000 · Steering — Linkages · NHTSA notice
Reported February 6, 2015 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 24 vehicles
Repair completion: 83.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified February 27, 2015 · Vehicles built April 12, 2013 – October 18, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 King Aire and Essex vehicles manufactured April 12, 2013, to October 18, 2013, and built on Spartan Chassis. In the affected vehicles, the steering linkage castlenuts may loosen without warning and the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks.
Safety consequence
If the steering linkage separates from the bell cranks, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect the steering linkage castle nuts and tighten them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2015. 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.
Defective Quick Release Valve Seat
NHTSA #15V061000 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Quick Release Valve · NHTSA notice
Reported February 3, 2015 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 98 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.69% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified February 26, 2015 · Vehicles built December 9, 2013 – December 16, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Newmar King Aire, and Essex vehicles manufactured December 9, 2013, to December 16, 2014, equipped with certain Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check. In the affected valves, the rubber diaphragm may be damaged by sharp edges on the valve seat ribs, reducing the available air pressure in the air tanks.
Safety consequence
The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. 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.
Steering Linkage Castle Nuts may be Loose
NHTSA #13V653000 · Steering · NHTSA notice
Reported December 12, 2013 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 47 vehicles
Owners notified January 16, 2014 · Vehicles built October 15, 2012 – June 20, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 motorhomes manufactured October 15, 2012, through June 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the castle nuts for the steering linkage ball joint fasteners, which mount to bell cranks, may be loose. If the castle nuts become completely loose, the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks without warning.
Safety consequence
This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Newmar will notify owners and Spartan dealers will replace the steering linkage fasteners, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Customers may contact Newmar 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.
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