2011 NEWMAR ESSEX DP — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 NEWMAR ESSEX DP
The 2011 NEWMAR ESSEX DP has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by NEWMAR CORPORATION for this model year.
Recalls for the 2011 NEWMAR ESSEX DP
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2011 NEWMAR ESSEX DP, potentially affecting up to 258 vehicles.
Recall 11V067000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 106 vehicles affected
Defect: NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 ESSEX DP, KING AIRE DB, AND MOUNTAIN AIRE DP RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURER FROM OCTOBER 14, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2010. THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH V-BUS FET-8 CONTROL BOARDS MANUFACTURED BY KIB ELECTRONICS AND THERE IS A POTENTIAL DEFECT THAT MAY RESULT IN AN UNRECOGNIZED EXCESSIVE CURRENT SITUATION.
Consequence: THIS FAILURE MAY CREATE A SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE KIB V-BUS LIGHTING AND CONTROL NETWORK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.
View full details →Recall 10V228000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 152 vehicles affected
Defect: NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 13, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 12, 2010. THESE MOTOR HOMES MAY CONTAIN A DEFECTIVE CRIMP CONNECTION IN THE AUXILIARY BATTERY CABLE ASSEMBLY. THE DEFECTIVE CONNECTION MAY RESULT IN AN INADEQUATE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OR DISENGAGEMENT OF THE CABLE. RESULTANT ELECTRICAL ARCING AND OVERHEATING MAY GENERATE SUFFICIENT HEAT FOR IGNITION OF...
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE CONNECTION MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: NEWMAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-800-731-8300.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 NEWMAR ESSEX DP
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 NEWMAR ESSEX DP.
Safety Rating for the 2011 NEWMAR ESSEX DP
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 NEWMAR ESSEX DP in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 NEWMAR ESSEX DP
NEWMAR CORPORATION has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 NEWMAR ESSEX DP. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-403 — SUSPENSION:FRONT
NEWMAR CORP.: DUE TO CONTACT OF MODULATOR VALVES WITH IFS RELAY ROD, ON SOME TRUCKS, THE IFS ROD MAY INTERFERE WITH ABS MODULATOR VALVE, WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. MODELS 2009-1013 ESSEX, KING AIRE. *PE
TSB-388 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NEWMAR CORP: 2010-2011 DIESEL PUSHERS. THE HYDRAULIC FILTER HEAD MAY REVERSED. *RM
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 NEWMAR ESSEX DP
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEWMAR ESSEX DP
- 2006 NEWMAR ESSEX DP — 0 complaints
- 2007 NEWMAR ESSEX DP — 0 complaints
- 2008 NEWMAR ESSEX DP — 0 complaints
- 2009 NEWMAR ESSEX DP — 0 complaints
- 2010 NEWMAR ESSEX DP — 0 complaints
- 2011 NEWMAR ESSEX DP (current)
Other NEWMAR Models
- NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 208 total complaints
- NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 80 total complaints
- NEWMAR BAY STAR — 57 total complaints
- NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR — 54 total complaints
- NEWMAR LONDON AIRE — 32 total complaints
- NEWMAR NEW AIRE — 28 total complaints
- NEWMAR NEWMAR — 23 total complaints
- NEWMAR VENTANA — 20 total complaints