2011 NEWMAR KING AIRE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2011 NEWMAR KING AIRE
The 2011 NEWMAR KING AIRE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH.
Recalls for the 2011 NEWMAR KING AIRE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2011 NEWMAR KING AIRE, potentially affecting up to 36,763 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 15V808000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 979 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 King Aire, 2009-2014 Essex, 2011-2015 Mountain Aire, Ventana, and Dutch Star, 2012-2014 Ventana LE, 2012-2015 Canyon Star, and 2015 London Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with refrigerator door latches that may inadvertently lock without the operator's knowledge.
Consequence: If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new replacement door latch that will not automatically latch, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
View full details →Recall 15V808000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 979 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 King Aire, 2009-2014 Essex, 2011-2015 Mountain Aire, Ventana, and Dutch Star, 2012-2014 Ventana LE, 2012-2015 Canyon Star, and 2015 London Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with refrigerator door latches that may inadvertently lock without the operator's knowledge.
Consequence: If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new replacement door latch that will not automatically latch, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
View full details →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 →Owner Complaints for the 2011 NEWMAR KING AIRE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 NEWMAR KING AIRE.
Safety Rating for the 2011 NEWMAR KING AIRE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 NEWMAR KING AIRE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 NEWMAR KING AIRE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 NEWMAR KING AIRE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEWMAR KING AIRE
- 2007 NEWMAR KING AIRE — 0 complaints
- 2008 NEWMAR KING AIRE — 0 complaints
- 2009 NEWMAR KING AIRE — 0 complaints
- 2010 NEWMAR KING AIRE — 0 complaints
- 2011 NEWMAR KING AIRE (current)
- 2012 NEWMAR KING AIRE — 0 complaints
- 2013 NEWMAR KING AIRE — 0 complaints
- 2014 NEWMAR KING AIRE — 1 complaint
- 2015 NEWMAR KING AIRE — 0 complaints
- 2016 NEWMAR KING AIRE — 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