2015 NEWMAR KING AIRE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
9
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 NEWMAR KING AIRE
The 2015 NEWMAR KING AIRE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 10 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Newmar Corporation for this model year.
Recalls for the 2015 NEWMAR KING AIRE
NHTSA has recorded 10 recalls for the 2015 NEWMAR KING AIRE, potentially affecting up to 36,814 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 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...
View full details →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...
View full details →Recall 16V501000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
| 742 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1998-2010 Dutch Star, 2008 Kountry Star, 2008-2009 All Star and Ventana, 2009-2010 Dutch Aire, 2014-2015 King Aire and 2015 Essex motorhomes, built on a Spartan Motors chassis. In the affected vehicles, the flexible exhaust tube may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.
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 inspect the alignment of the tubes, correcting them and replacing any that are torn. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2016. Owners may contact...
View full details →Recall 15V492000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 82 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Essex and King Aire vehicles manufactured March 7, 2014, to June 15, 2015, and 2016 Mountain Aire vehicles manufactured March 9, 2015, to June 5, 2015. The control module for the air suspension may experience a loss of power resulting in the air suspension not being able to achieve ride height.
Consequence: If the ride height of the suspension is less than specified ride height the vehicle may be difficult to control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners and Spartan Motors will repair the motor homes free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
View full details →Recall 15V492000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT
| 82 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Essex and King Aire vehicles manufactured March 7, 2014, to June 15, 2015, and 2016 Mountain Aire vehicles manufactured March 9, 2015, to June 5, 2015. The control module for the air suspension may experience a loss of power resulting in the air suspension not being able to achieve ride height.
Consequence: If the ride height of the suspension is less than specified ride height the vehicle may be difficult to control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners and Spartan Motors will repair the motor homes free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
View full details →Recall 15V411000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 96 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 King Aire and Essex vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2014, and May 13, 2015, and model year 2016 Mountain Aire vehicles manufactured from March 17, 2015, through April 17, 2015. The affected vehicles, built on a Spartan Chassis, have fasteners that attach the stay rod (v-rod) to the rear drive axle...
Consequence: If the fasteners loosen, the stay rod may disconnect from the rear axle, allowing the rear axle to move freely, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners on behalf of Newmar, and dealers will replace the fasteners using thread lock, tightening them in the proper sequence and with the required torque values, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2015. Owners...
View full details →Recall 15V375000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
| 57 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Essex and King Aire vehicles manufactured March 26, 2014, to December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have tag axle suspension hangers that may move, allowing the tag axle assembly to shift off center.
Consequence: If the tag axle moves off center, vehicle handling may suddenly be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Newmar has notified owners, and dealers will weld the tag axle suspension hangers to the chassis frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
View full details →Recall 15V149000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
| 153 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motor homes manufactured November 26, 2013, to November 11, 2014. The wiper blades may separate from the wiper arm connectors, especially when the wipers are used at the high speed setting.
Consequence: If the wiper blades separate from the wiper arms, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
View full details →Recall 15V061000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
| 98 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Newmar King Aire, and Essex vehicles manufactured December 9, 2013, to December 16, 2014, equipped with certain Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check. In the affected valves, the rubber diaphragm may be damaged by sharp edges on the valve seat ribs, reducing the available air pressure in the air tanks.
Consequence: The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 NEWMAR KING AIRE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 NEWMAR KING AIRE.
Safety Rating for the 2015 NEWMAR KING AIRE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 NEWMAR KING AIRE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 NEWMAR KING AIRE
Newmar Corporation has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 NEWMAR KING AIRE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB 419 — SUSPENSION
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain K3 model motor home chassis equipped with a tag axle suspension supplied by Reyco Granning. Issue: The tag axle suspension hangers may move allowing the tag axle assembly to shift off center...
PIB 41 — TIRES
This PIB created to inform our dealers. To perform changes to base line tire pressure settings, change tire locations, program for a new tire sensor or program a new Valor Canbus Transceiver Module. You will need this tool. Valor smart tool is available through Newmar Parts Department.
PIB 40 — EQUIPMENT
This PIB was created to inform our dealers. To set up and troubleshoot Xanterx inverters installed on 2015 King Aire units a Remote Panel is needed. This Remote can be purchased through Newmar parts department.
TSB 414 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Following notification from Spartan Motors Inc., Newmar has determined that a potential hazard exists in certain motor homes. On certain vehicles equipped with a Wabco quick release with double check valves, used to control park/spring brake application, the valve may leak internally. This could cause unintended partial or full park/spring...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 NEWMAR KING AIRE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEWMAR KING AIRE
- 2010 NEWMAR KING AIRE — 0 complaints
- 2011 NEWMAR KING AIRE — 0 complaints
- 2012 NEWMAR KING AIRE — 0 complaints
- 2013 NEWMAR KING AIRE — 0 complaints
- 2014 NEWMAR KING AIRE — 1 complaint
- 2015 NEWMAR KING AIRE (current)
- 2016 NEWMAR KING AIRE — 0 complaints
- 2017 NEWMAR KING AIRE — 1 complaint
- 2018 NEWMAR KING AIRE — 1 complaint
- 2019 NEWMAR KING AIRE — 2 complaints
- 2020 NEWMAR KING AIRE — 3 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