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2017 Newmar London Aire Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Newmar London Aire has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Newmar dealer.

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2017 Newmar London Aire owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Newmar London Aire, describing incidents dated May 8, 2017 to July 15, 2021.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 3 complaints
Unknown or Other 3 complaints
Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
Power Train 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11426283 · Filed July 24, 2021
Please see attached NH_PDM.pdf
ODI #11422232 · Filed June 24, 2021
Please see attached pdf file; TCM_Desc
ODI #11366762 · Filed October 27, 2020
PASSIVE STEER TAG AXLE UPPER RIGHT HAND FASTENER FAILURE. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED NHTSA

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Damaged Circuit Board May Affect Lighting Function

NHTSA #20V421000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights · NHTSA notice

Reported July 21, 2020 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 3,202 vehicles

Repair completion: 34.6% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Newmar campaign 20V-404 · Owners notified September 11, 2020

Defect description

Newmar Corporaton (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ventana LE, 2017-2020 Ventana, London Aire, Essex and Dutch Star, 2017-2019 Mountain Aire, 2018-2020 New Aire, and 2020 Kountry Star motorhomes that received the 'inspection-only' remedy from recall 19V-426. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.

Safety consequence

Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America dealers will replace the PDM, free of charge. This recall began September 11, 2020. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 20V-404.

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.

Circuit Board Damage Affecting Lighting Functions

NHTSA #19V426000 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA notice

Reported June 7, 2019 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 2,003 vehicles

Repair completion: 79.93% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Newmar campaign 18V-852 · Owners notified July 18, 2019 · Vehicles built January 26, 2016 – May 24, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ventana LE and 2017-2019 Dutch Star, Essex, London Aire, Mountain Aire and Ventana, and 2018-2019 New Aire motorhomes built on a Daimler trucks chassis. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.

Safety consequence

Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will inspect and replace the rear PDM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-852.

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.

Caliper Mounting Bolts Insufficiently Tightened

NHTSA #18V505000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice

Reported August 2, 2018 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 119 vehicles

Repair completion: 94.96% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Newmar campaign 18V-353 · Owners notified August 30, 2018 · Vehicles built March 10, 2017 – January 31, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Newmar Ventana LE and Ventana motorhomes, 2018 Mountain Aire and Essex motorhomes, and 2017-2018 London Aire motorhomes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.

Safety consequence

If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and authorized Daimler Trucks service centers will inspect the caliper mounting bolts and tighten them to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-353.

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.

Insufficient Light Output when using High Beams

NHTSA #17V723000 · Exterior Lighting — Headlights · NHTSA notice

Reported November 17, 2017 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 41 vehicles

Repair completion: 80.49% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 16, 2018 · Vehicles built April 7, 2014 – November 13, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2015-2018 London Aire motorhomes built on Daimler Trucks (DTNA) chassis. When the high beams are activated, only the high beam bulbs illuminate instead of both the high beam and low beam bulbs as intended.

Safety consequence

If both the high beam and low beam bulbs do not illuminate, the reduced light output can affect the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Newmar will notify owners and DTNA dealers will modify the vehicles so that both beams illuminate when high beams are turned on, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2018. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-547-0712 or 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.

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.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2017 Newmar London Aire. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Newmar London Aire.

Electrical System; Exterior Lighting

ODI #11426283

Incident: July 15, 2021 · Filed: July 24, 2021

Please see attached NH_PDM.pdf

Power Train; Electrical System; Service Brakes

ODI #11422232

Incident: June 11, 2021 · Filed: June 24, 2021

Please see attached pdf file; TCM_Desc

Suspension; Unknown or Other

ODI #11366762

Incident: May 28, 2020 · Filed: October 27, 2020

PASSIVE STEER TAG AXLE UPPER RIGHT HAND FASTENER FAILURE. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED NHTSA

Electrical System; Exterior Lighting; Unknown or Other

ODI #11349065

Incident: October 25, 2017 · Filed: August 13, 2020

IN EARLY 2017 I NOTICED PROBLEMS WITH THE TAIL LIGHTS FAILING. THE SAFETY RECALL 18V582 WAS APPLIED IN 2019. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. ATTACHED DOCUMENTS PROVIDES THE DETAILS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED BUT, WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE HOW TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE HAS PERSISTED FOR OVER 4 YEARS.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11005981

Incident: May 8, 2017 · Filed: July 17, 2017

THIS MODEL IS BUILT ON A FREIGHTLINER PASSIVE STEER CHASSIS. FREIGHTLINER (FCCC) HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THEIR PRODUCTION MOUNTING THE TAG AXLE OFF CENTER WITH POOR ALIGNMENT FOR THE TAG AND/OR STEER AXLES. THIS PROBLEM WAS KNOWN BY FCCC SINCE ITS EARLY PRODUCTION(4/1/2015). A REPORT BY FCCC ENGINEER, ERIC PANCEROFF, WAS PUBLISHED ON NEWMAR CORPS WARRANTY SITE. I HAD WRITTEN A LETTER TO FCCC AND DAIMLER TRUCKING (DTNA), THE PARENT COMPANY FOR FCCC, RAISING CONCERN OVER THE CONTINUED PRODUCTION OF THIS DEFECTIVE CHASSIS. SINCE MY LETTER, FCCC HAS REMOVED THEIR OWN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND IS NOT MAKING ANY EFFORT TO ADVISE THEIR CUSTOMER OF THIS VERY POTENTIALLY SERIOUS DEFECT. THERE ARE MANY OTHERS WHO HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND ARE NOT AWARE. THE POOR ALIGNMENT WILL CAUSE TIRE WEAR AND EVENTUALLY TIRE BLOWOUTS. JUST TODAY, I DISCOVERED THE SIDE WALL ON THE LEFT FRONT OF MY UNIT IS STARTING TO SEPARATE FROM THE TIRE SURFACE. THIS IS AFTER SIX ATTEMPTS ON ALIGNMENT AND 8 TIRES REPLACED SOFAR. ON A 45 FT LONG RV WITH MORE THAN 40,000 POUND WEIGHT, A TIRE FAILURE CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THIS IS A SERIOUS TIME BOMB FOR MANY RV OWNERS WHO UNKNOWINGLY DRIVING THEIR UNITS WITH THIS POTENTIAL DEFECT. THIS FCCC ATTEMPT TO HIDE THE PROBLEM CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE SERIOUS HARM TO INNOCENT PEOPLE WHO MAY END UP IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT DUE TO NEGLIGENCE ON PART OF FCCC AND DTNA.

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