NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Newmar King Aire Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 Newmar King Aire has 11 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 2017 Newmar King Aire. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 Newmar King Aire owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Newmar King Aire, describing incidents dated October 28, 2018.
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Newest complaints
ODI #11151920 · Filed
MY COACH HAS NO THROTTLE REPOSE AFTER ENGINE BRAKE ENGAGES ? SO WHAT HAPPENS IS WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN ENGINE BRAKE WORKS FINE BUT WHEN YOU HIT THE THROTTLE TO GO THERE IS NO POWER JUST RPM GOES UP ? THE ONLY WAY TO GET POWER IS TURN OFF ENGINE BRAKE ON THE DASH THEN IT GOES FINE. . THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN…
Baggage Door Skins May Come Loose and Become a Road Hazard
NHTSA #25V431000 · Structure — Body — Door · NHTSA notice
Reported June 27, 2025 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 541 vehicles
Repair completion: 48.43% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Newmar campaign 619 RSB · Owners notified August 22, 2025 · Vehicles built February 1, 2017 – June 7, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A detached door skin can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and add fasteners and adhesive the door as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 619 RSB.
Loose Electrical Connection at Transfer Switch
NHTSA #17V830000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported December 19, 2017 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 2,915 vehicles
Repair completion: 79.83% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified February 5, 2018 · Vehicles built February 22, 2016 – October 9, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electrical connection at the ATS, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. 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.
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.
Water may Leak into Headlight Connector
NHTSA #17V229000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Front Underhood · NHTSA notice
Reported April 4, 2017 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 26 vehicles
Repair completion: 96.15% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified April 21, 2017 · Vehicles built January 22, 2016 – February 7, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017 King Aire motorhomes. The seals on the headlight harness connectors may not be properly seated, allowing water to enter the connector. As a result, the glass dash display may switch to the turn signal camera mode causing the dash to show the turn signal side camera view over the speedometer and RPM displays.
Safety consequence
If the driver cannot see the speedometer and RPM displays, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reseat the seals as needed, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2017. 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 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.
Water may Leak into Turn Signal Module
NHTSA #16V848000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice
Reported November 23, 2016 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 17 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.24% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified December 16, 2016 · Vehicles built January 22, 2016 – October 19, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 King Aire motorhomes manufactured January 22, 2016, to October 19, 2016. Water may leak into the turn signal module. If the module is wet while the headlights are on, the glass dash display may switch to the turn signal camera mode causing the dash to show the turn signal side camera view over the speedometer and RPM displays.
Safety consequence
If the driver cannot see the speedometer and RPM displays, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective module with a new module that is waterproof, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2017. 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.
Throttle Circuit Electrical Interference
NHTSA #16V810000 · Vehicle Speed Control — Accelerator Pedal · NHTSA notice
Reported November 8, 2016 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 51 vehicles
Repair completion: 98.04% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Newmar campaign 16V-776 · Owners notified December 1, 2016 · Vehicles built May 12, 2016 – September 22, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Unintended deceleration or acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will install an overlay harness with twisted wires, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V-776.
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.
Entry/Exit Steps May Retract Unexpectedly
NHTSA #16V768000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported October 21, 2016 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 42 vehicles
Repair completion: 92.86% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified December 8, 2016 · Vehicles built December 9, 2015 – September 26, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
The steps can retract without warning, causing someone using the steps to fall, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steps and update the controller software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 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.
Incorrectly Installed Collision Mitigation Radar
NHTSA #16V756000 · Forward Collision Avoidance — Sensing System · NHTSA notice
Reported October 19, 2016 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 15 vehicles
Repair completion: 46.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified December 14, 2016 · Vehicles built January 22, 2016 – September 22, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 King Aire motorhomes manufactured January 22, 2016, to October 4, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with WABCO OnGuard collision mitigation radar which may have been mounted upside down on the front lower bumper, resulting in decreased performance.
Safety consequence
If the collision mitigation radar has reduced performance, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will check the orientation of the OnGuard radar and, if necessary, correct the orientation, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 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.
Intermittent Loss of Power Steering Assist
NHTSA #16V715000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist — Pump · NHTSA notice
Reported October 6, 2016 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 12 vehicles
Repair completion: 91.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Newmar campaign 16V 676 · Owners notified October 26, 2016 · Vehicles built May 12, 2016 – August 23, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan Motors dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan Motors customer service at 1-800-543-4277 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 676.
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 Fascia Wood Trim may Separate
NHTSA #16V512000 · Structure · NHTSA notice
Reported July 6, 2016 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 152 vehicles
Repair completion: 90.13% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified August 16, 2016 · Vehicles built December 4, 2015 – July 5, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the fascia separates and contacts the driver or a passenger, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will secure the trim with screws, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 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.
Other Newmar King Aire model years
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