NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Newmar King Aire Recalls & Complaints
The 2020 Newmar King Aire has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Newmar dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Newmar King Aire. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2020 Newmar King Aire owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Newmar King Aire, describing incidents dated March 21, 2025 to May 13, 2025.
Most-cited components
- Structure 1 complaint
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11661685 · Filed
Wet bay door skin adhesive is failing on many units causing the door skin to become detached and blow off of the vehicle while driving. This happened to ours and we’ve seen many other units with the same issue. The dealers know this is an issue but Newmar will not address.
ODI #11661684 · Filed
Driver’s side cockpit window is fogged to the point of zero usable visibility. This is a known issue among other owners of Newmar products with Fresco frameless windows. Neither Newmar nor Fresco will cover any cost of replacement or repair. This is a $2200 window to replace so many owners will try…
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 December 6, 2018 – June 10, 2020 (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.
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.
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.
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