2013 ENTEGRA ANTHEM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 ENTEGRA ANTHEM
The 2013 ENTEGRA ANTHEM has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (2 complaints), Engine (1 complaint), and Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 ENTEGRA ANTHEM
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2013 ENTEGRA ANTHEM, potentially affecting up to 3,279 vehicles.
Recall 17V187000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
| 2,161 vehicles affected
Defect: Entegra Coach (Entegra) is recalling certain 2012-2013 and 2015-2018 Anthem; 2013 and 2017-2018 Aspire; and 2012-2018 Cornerstone 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.
Consequence: A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Entegra will notify owners, and Spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, and reinstall the properly torqued ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2017. Owners may contact call Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277...
View full details →Recall 13V516000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 353 vehicles affected
Defect: Entegra Coach is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Anthem and Cornerstone motorhomes manufactured December 16, 2009, through April 30, 2013. The power cables from the exterior freezer can be damaged due to contact with the freezer sliding tray rails.
Consequence: Prolonged rubbing of the power cables against the sliding tray rails may cause the wires to short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Entegra Coach will notify owners, and dealers will secure the freezer power cables to prevent their chafing, at no charge. The recall began on December 10, 2013. Owners may contact Entegra Coach at 1-800-945-4787.
View full details →Recall 13V330000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
| 174 vehicles affected
Defect: Entegra Coach is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Anthem, Aspire, and Cornerstone motorhomes manufactured February 8, 2013, through June 13, 2013. The attachment mechanism that holds the windshield wiper arm to the wiper motor shaft could crack.
Consequence: If the attachment mechanism cracks, the windshield wiper may separate reducing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Entegra Coach will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper arms, at no charge. The recall began on August 27, 2013. Owners may contact Entegra Coach at 1-800-945-4787.
View full details →Recall 13V028000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
| 359 vehicles affected
Defect: Entegra Coach is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Aspire and Anthem Class A motorhomes; and 2012-2013 Cornerstone Class A motorhomes, manufactured March 14,2011, through September 25, 2012. A wiper link was installed which is shorter than required for proper function of the wiper system.
Consequence: The wipers may not operate as designed and the driver's visibility can be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Entegra Coach will notify owners and dealers will replace the wiper link, at no charge. The recall began on February 19, 2013. Owners may contact Entegra Coach at 1-800-945-4787.
View full details →Recall 12V312000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
| 232 vehicles affected
Defect: ENTEGRA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2013 ANTHEM AND ASPIRE AND MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 CORNERSTONE MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 22, 2012. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM CAN DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY CAN BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: ENTEGRA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHAFT ATTACHING THE ARM TO THE WIPER LINKAGE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ENTEGRA AT 1-800-945-4787.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 ENTEGRA ANTHEM
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 ENTEGRA ANTHEM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
REFERENCE NHTSA RECALL 16V-313 AND PREVIOUS SUBMISSION 11344194. OUR MOTORHOME WITH A SPARTAN CHASSIS SUFFERED AN EXHAUST BELLOWS FAILURE EXACTLY DESCRIBED IN RECALL 16V-313. IT IS OF THE CORRECT VINTAGE AND TYPE DESCRIBED BY 16V-313. SPARTAN CHASSIS COMPANY REFUSES TO MAKE REPAIRS OR HONOR THE RECALL 16V-313. THEY CLAIM THAT OUR UNIT IS EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECALL YET WILL NOT EXPLAIN HOW OR WHY IT IS NOT COMPLIANT WITH THE RECALL. WE FIT WITHIN THE TIME, DATES AND VINS DESCRIBED. SPARTAN REFUSES TO EXPLAIN WHY THE RECALL IS NOT BEING HONORED DESPITE THE FAILURE BEING A PICTURE PERFECT EXAMPLE OF THE RECALL SITUATION. CAN YOU HELP ME GET AN ANSWER FROM THEM?
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM SEPARATED BETWEEN THE TURBO AND THE PARTICULATE FILTER ON THE CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE. THIS IS IN A SPARTAN RV CHASSIS. THE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST LEAK DUE TO THE FLEXIBLE EXHAUST BELLOWS CAUSED EXTENSIVE THERMAL DAMAGE. SEE NHTSA RECALL 16V-313 AS THAT RECALL DESCRIBES THE PROBLEM EXACTLY.
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM SEPARATED BETWEEN THE TURBO AND THE PARTICULATE FILTER ON THE CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE. THIS IS IN A SPARTAN RV CHASSIS. THE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST LEAK DUE TO THE FLEXIBLE EXHAUST BELLOWS CAUSED EXTENSIVE THERMAL DAMAGE. SEE NHTSA RECALL 16V-313 AS THAT RECALL DESCRIBES THE PROBLEM EXACTLY.
RADIATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. 58,000 MILES ON THE RV. SEEMS TO DEVELOP LEAKS OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. JUST NOT MADE WELL.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ENTEGRA ANTHEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC JACKS DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE DOOR OPENED WHEN OPERATING THE RV. IN ADDITION, WATER ENTERED THROUGH THE ROOF AND WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V33000 (VISIBILITY), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ALLOW WATER IN AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,400.
Safety Rating for the 2013 ENTEGRA ANTHEM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 ENTEGRA ANTHEM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 ENTEGRA ANTHEM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 ENTEGRA ANTHEM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ENTEGRA ANTHEM
- 2008 ENTEGRA ANTHEM — 0 complaints
- 2009 ENTEGRA ANTHEM — 0 complaints
- 2010 ENTEGRA ANTHEM — 0 complaints
- 2011 ENTEGRA ANTHEM — 0 complaints
- 2012 ENTEGRA ANTHEM — 0 complaints
- 2013 ENTEGRA ANTHEM (current)
- 2014 ENTEGRA ANTHEM — 2 complaints
- 2015 ENTEGRA ANTHEM — 1 complaint
- 2016 ENTEGRA ANTHEM — 3 complaints
- 2017 ENTEGRA ANTHEM — 1 complaint
- 2018 ENTEGRA ANTHEM — 11 complaints
Other ENTEGRA Models
- ENTEGRA ASPIRE — 48 total complaints
- ENTEGRA CORNERSTONE — 18 total complaints
- ENTEGRA VISION — 16 total complaints
- ENTEGRA ACCOLADE — 11 total complaints
- ENTEGRA ODYSSEY — 9 total complaints
- ENTEGRA CONDOR — 8 total complaints
- ENTEGRA ESTEEM — 6 total complaints
- ENTEGRA LAUNCH — 6 total complaints