NHTSA vehicle safety data
2022 Newmar King Aire Recalls & Complaints
The 2022 Newmar King Aire has 4 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 2022 Newmar King Aire. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2022 Newmar King Aire owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2022 Newmar King Aire, describing incidents dated June 20, 2025.
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ODI #11668115 · Filed
The cargo door panel is set to fly off. The manufacturer, Newmar, is using 2 pieces of tape on the cargo bay door skin and it can fly off very easily. It's very dangerous and we are lucky we caught it before it flew off. There is another King Aire owner who warned us about it happening. His case…
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 12, 2021 – June 28, 2022 (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.
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.
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.
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