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2018 Newmar King Aire Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 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 2018 Newmar King Aire. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2018 Newmar King Aire owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Newmar King Aire, describing incidents dated August 8, 2020.
Most-cited components
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11384504 · Filed
I OWN A 2018 NEWMAR KING AIRE MOTOR HOME. I HAD A GEN 5 DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) SENSOR FAIL AT 10,000 MILES. I WAS ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES IN THAT WHEN THE DASH LIT UP WITH WARNINGS I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT HOME BEFORE IT WENT INTO DERATE. I WAS LESS THAN 200 MILES AWAY AT THE TIME. THERE ARE MANY…
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 January 24, 2017 – May 2, 2018 (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.
Bedroom Fascia Header May Unexpectedly Fall
NHTSA #19V610000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported August 20, 2019 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 376 vehicles
Repair completion: 66.22% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified September 17, 2019 · Vehicles built December 12, 2016 – April 4, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Mountain Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. The bedroom fascia header may fall unexpectedly onto the bed.
Safety consequence
If the fascia header falls while there is an occupant in the bed, it can increase the risk of an injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will add screws and brackets to properly secure the fascia header, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2019. 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.
WiFiRanger Power Supply May Overheat
NHTSA #19V257000 · Equipment — Electrical · NHTSA notice
Reported March 29, 2019 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 476 vehicles
Repair completion: 64.92% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified April 18, 2019 · Vehicles built July 28, 2017 – January 30, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Bay Star, Essex, New Aire, 2018 Bay Start Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, King Aire, Mountain Aire, Ventana LE, Ventana, and London Aire motorhomes. The power supply for the WiFiRanger may overheat.
Safety consequence
An overheated power supply can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Newmar has notified owners, and dealers will replace the power supply, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2019. 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.
Entry Door may Open Unexpectedly
NHTSA #18V518000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported August 6, 2018 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 239 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified September 5, 2018 · Vehicles built January 10, 2018 – April 6, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Ventana LE, Mountain Aire, Essex, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, London Aire and King Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have entry doors that have latch rods that may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open during transit.
Safety consequence
If the door opens during transit, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will readjust the door latch rod, free of charge. The recall began September 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.
Slide-Out Room may Move Unexpectedly
NHTSA #18V438000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported June 28, 2018 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 930 vehicles
Repair completion: 71.72% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified August 24, 2018 · Vehicles built January 8, 2018 – June 1, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Newmar Bay Star, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, New Aire, Ventana LE, and Ventana motorhomes. When the ignition key is in the off/accessory position and the battery disconnect is on, the slide-out rooms on these vehicles may move in or out unexpectedly.
Safety consequence
If the slide-out room moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the slide-out room controller, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 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.
Wipers may not fully Contact Windshield/FMVSS 104
NHTSA #18V387000 · Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer · NHTSA notice
Reported June 8, 2018 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 77 vehicles
Repair completion: 98.7% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified August 3, 2018 · Vehicles built January 29, 2018 – May 31, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with windshield wipers that may have an incorrect bend, possibly preventing the wiper arms from properly contacting the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Safety consequence
If the windshield wipers do not properly contact the windshield, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper arms, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 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.
Loose Electrical Connections may cause Fire
NHTSA #18V236000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Fuses and Circuit Breakers · NHTSA notice
Reported April 13, 2018 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 653 vehicles
Repair completion: 83.61% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified May 17, 2018 · Vehicles built June 2, 2017 – October 12, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Newmar Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Ventana LE, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. The electrical connections in the breaker box may not be properly tightened, possibly causing the connections to overheat.
Safety consequence
Overheating of the electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the loose electrical connections, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 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.
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.
Fuel Pump May Fail
NHTSA #17V413000 · Fuel System, Diesel · NHTSA notice
Reported June 29, 2017 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 4 vehicles
Newmar campaign 17015 · Owners notified July 28, 2017 · Vehicles built January 16, 2017 – March 3, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 London Aire, King Aire, and Essex motorhomes built on Spartan Motors chassis and equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. These engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.
Safety consequence
Failure of the fuel pump will result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Spartan will notify the vehicle owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467, Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 17015.
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.
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