2008 NEWMAR ESSEX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 NEWMAR ESSEX
The 2008 NEWMAR ESSEX has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Newmar Corporation for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 NEWMAR ESSEX
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2008 NEWMAR ESSEX, potentially affecting up to 35,379 vehicles.
Recall 17V809000 — EQUIPMENT
| 34,699 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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...
View full details →Recall 15V654000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 119 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Mountain Aire motorhomes manufactured October 16, 2006, to July 24, 2007, 2007-2008 Essex motorhomes manufactured November 1, 2006, to May 24, 2007 and 2007-2008 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured October 12, 2006, to June 29, 2007. The affected vehicles have tag axles with wheel bearings that may be adjusted too tight, resulting...
Consequence: If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
Remedy: Newmar will notfy owners, and Spartan dealers will check the wheel end bearings for appropriate end play, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or...
View full details →Recall 14V602000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 561 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Bay Star, Ventana VT/VL, Dutch Aire, Dutch Star, All-Star, Mountain Aire, and Essex motorhomes manufactured January 16, 2007, to May 24, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the circuit breaker for the refrigerator heated water line may be incorrect for the amperage draw.
Consequence: A circuit breaker that is incorrectly rated for the amperage need increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorhome and verify that the circuit breaker rating is correct for the amperage draw, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2014. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 NEWMAR ESSEX
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 NEWMAR ESSEX.
Safety Rating for the 2008 NEWMAR ESSEX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 NEWMAR ESSEX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 NEWMAR ESSEX
Newmar Corporation has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 NEWMAR ESSEX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB 432 — WHEELS
Spartan Motors USA, Inc. (Spartan) has decided a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain incomplete motor home chassis. Newmar Corp. has built on these chassis. The list of specific Newmar affected units is attached. Newmar NHTSA# 15v 654, TC# 2015-467 Tag axle wheel bearings may overheat....
TSB-402 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
NEWMAR CORP.: IN CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, A DEFECT REGARDING COOLANT LEAKING, AT T-FITTING CONNECTIONS, OF DEF SYSTEM COOLANT CIRCUIT, MAY EXIST, AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. MODELS 2013-2014 ESSEX, KING AIRE. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 NEWMAR ESSEX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEWMAR ESSEX
- 2003 NEWMAR ESSEX — 0 complaints
- 2004 NEWMAR ESSEX — 0 complaints
- 2005 NEWMAR ESSEX — 0 complaints
- 2006 NEWMAR ESSEX — 0 complaints
- 2007 NEWMAR ESSEX — 1 complaint
- 2008 NEWMAR ESSEX (current)
- 2009 NEWMAR ESSEX — 0 complaints
- 2010 NEWMAR ESSEX — 0 complaints
- 2011 NEWMAR ESSEX — 0 complaints
- 2012 NEWMAR ESSEX — 0 complaints
- 2013 NEWMAR ESSEX — 0 complaints
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