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2012 NEWMAR KING AIRE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

7

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

5

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2012 NEWMAR KING AIRE

The 2012 NEWMAR KING AIRE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Newmar Corporation for this model year.

Recalls for the 2012 NEWMAR KING AIRE

NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2012 NEWMAR KING AIRE, potentially affecting up to 37,718 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...

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Recall 17V378000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

| 210 vehicles affected

Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2012-2015 King Aire and Essex motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. A component within the starter motor may break, potentially resulting in the starter motor overheating or drawing excessive current.

Consequence: A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan Motors dealers will replace the starter, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-800-543-4277 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall...

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Recall 17V195000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

| 595 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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...

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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.

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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.

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Recall 15V727000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT

| 60 vehicles affected

Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Essex recreational vehicles manufactured March 22, 2011, to January 8, 2013, and 2012 King Aire recreational vehicles manufactured March 22, 2011, to March 31, 2011, and built on a Spartan Motors chassis. Due to contact with the steering relay rod, the ABS modulator valve may fracture resulting in air not being...

Consequence: This may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle or cause the vehicle to pull to one side when braking. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Spartan will notify owners on Newmar's behalf and Spartan dealers will reorient the ABS modulator valve and install spacers for additional clearance, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300,...

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Recall 15V585000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

| 165 vehicles affected

Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2010 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured May 13, 2009, to April 14, 2010, 2010 Dutch Aire motorhomes manufactured May 12, 2009, to February 8, 2010, and 2012-2013 King Aire motorhomes manufactured March 22, 2011, to May 17, 2013. The affected vehicles are built on a Spartan Motors chassis and have a flexible exhaust...

Consequence: If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will install a new exhaust tube, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for...

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Recall 13V438000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

| 31 vehicles affected

Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2012 Essex and King Aire motor homes manufactured December 15, 2010, through August 15, 2011 on a Spartan Motors chassis. These vehicles are equipped with Ametek air pressure gauges that may exceed the air brake pressure accuracy requirements of plus or minus 7 percent. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the...

Consequence: A low air pressure condition may appear safe to the driver, leaving the operator ignorant of the true condition of the vehicle's air brake system, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Spartan Motors will notify the affected owners on behalf of Newmar Corporation. Spartan Motors dealers will replace the air pressure gauge. The recall began during November 2013. Owners may contact Newmar Corporation at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan Motors at 1-800-582-3454.

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Owner Complaints for the 2012 NEWMAR KING AIRE

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 NEWMAR KING AIRE.

Safety Rating for the 2012 NEWMAR KING AIRE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 NEWMAR KING AIRE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 NEWMAR KING AIRE

Newmar Corporation has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 NEWMAR KING AIRE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

RSB482 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Spartan Motors has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Spartan chassis. In response, Newmar is issuing recall NHTSA# 17v 378 and TC#2017-304. On certain motorhomes, the retaining ring on the starter shaft may break without warning, allowing the shaft to extend...

TSB 438 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific 2012 and 2013 Essex and 2012 King Aire motorhomes. This is in response to notification from Spartan Motors, Inc. NHTSA# 15V 727 TC# 2015-363 Attached is a list of specific unit numbers affected. A defect...

TSB-407 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

NEWMAR MOTORHOME: ON MOTOR HOMES, EQUIPPED WITH 12VOLT MOTION SENSOR, THE WHITE CONNECTOR BLOCK IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUST AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACE. MODELS 2012-2013 MOUNTAIN AIRE, KING AIRE, ESSEX. *PE

TSB-407 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

NEWMAR MOTORHOME: ON MOTOR HOMES, EQUIPPED WITH 12VOLT MOTION SENSOR, THE WHITE CONNECTOR BLOCK IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUST AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACE. MODELS 2012-2013 MOUNTAIN AIRE, KING AIRE, ESSEX. *PE

TSB-407 — EQUIPMENT

NEWMAR MOTORHOME: ON MOTOR HOMES, EQUIPPED WITH 12VOLT MOTION SENSOR, THE WHITE CONNECTOR BLOCK IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUST AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACE. MODELS 2012-2013 MOUNTAIN AIRE, KING AIRE, ESSEX. *PE

NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 NEWMAR KING AIRE

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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