Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Structure
High risk
Jun 24, 2025
Model years: 2023, 2024
On certain motorhomes, the baggage door covers may not be properly attached to the door frame. As a result, the cover(s) could loosen and separate from the motorhome.
Also affects: Newmar King Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar London Aire Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Steering
High risk
Feb 13, 2024
Model years: 2023, 2024
On certain motorhomes, a problem with the steering gear could cause pressure to build within the system. If this happens, there could be a loss of power steering assist.
Also affects: Newmar Dutch Star Class A Motorhome, Newmar King Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar London Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar Mountain Aire Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Electrical
High risk
Feb 28, 2023
Model years: 2022, 2023
On certain motorhomes, a software problem in the vehicle control module (ICM) could cause a sudden loss of power. If this happens, the engine, head lamps and/or windshield wipers c
Also affects: Newmar Dutch Star Class A Motorhome, Newmar King Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar London Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar Mountain Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar New Aire Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Steering
High risk
Oct 19, 2021
Model years: 2021
Issue: On one motorhome built on a Spartan chassis, a defect in the power steering pump could cause it to fail. If this happens, there could be a loss of power steering assist. Saf
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Sep 9, 2021
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain motorhomes, the instrument cluster may overheat and go blank for short periods of time while driving. If this happens, you may not see important information such as the
Also affects: Newmar Dutch Star Class A Motorhome, Newmar King Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar London Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar Mountain Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar New Aire Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Other
High risk
Jul 27, 2021
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain motorhomes equipped with frameless windows, the adhesive that attaches the vented portion of the windows may fail. If this happens, the glass could separate and fall fro
Also affects: Newmar Bay Star Class A Motorhome, Newmar Bay Star Sport Class A Motorhome, Newmar Canyon Star Class A Motorhome, Newmar Dutch Star Class A Motorhome, Newmar King Aire Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Steering
High risk
Feb 18, 2021
Model years: 2020, 2021
Issue: On certain motorhomes, the mounting bolts for the steering gear may loosen and fall out or interfere with steering components. If this happens, you may have difficulty steer
Also affects: Newmar King Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar Mountain Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar Dutch Star Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Other
High risk
Aug 20, 2019
Model years: 2018, 2019
Issue: On certain motorhomes, the decorative trim in the bedroom could fall onto the bed. Safety Risk: If this occurs while someone is in the bed, it could increase the risk of inj
Also affects: Newmar King Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar Mountain Aire Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jun 13, 2019
Model years: 2018
Certain motorhomes built on a Freightliner XBS chassis could have a problem with the rear-mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM). This could cause the tail lights not to work prop
Also affects: Newmar Dutch Star Class A Motorhome, Newmar London Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar Mountain Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar New Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar Ventana Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Electrical
High risk
Mar 29, 2019
Model years: 2018
On certain motorhomes, the power source for the WiFiRanger (the wireless networking hub) could overheat.
Also affects: Newmar Bay Star Class A Motorhome, Newmar Dutch Star Class A Motorhome, Newmar King Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar London Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar Mountain Aire Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Structure
High risk
Aug 6, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain motorhomes, the latch on the entry door may not engage properly. This could allow the door to open unexpectedly when the vehicle is in transit, which could increase the
Also affects: Newmar Dutch Star Class A Motorhome, Newmar King Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar London Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar Ventana Class A Motorhome, Newmar Ventana Le Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Electrical
High risk
Jun 15, 2018
Model years: 2014
On certain motorhomes, the door lock actuators on the baggage doors could malfunction and overheat if the battery voltage drops below 9.5 volts. This could cause melting of the act
Also affects: Newmar Dutch Star Class A Motorhome, Newmar London Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar Mountain Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar Ventana Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Visual System
High risk
Jun 8, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain motorhomes, the windshield wiper arms may have been manufactured incorrectly. This could reduce the driver’s visibility under certain conditions and increase the risk of
Also affects: Newmar King Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar New Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar London Aire Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Electrical
High risk
Apr 13, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain motorhomes, there may be a loose electrical connection in the breaker box that was not properly tightened. A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the c
Also affects: Newmar Bay Star, Newmar Bay Star Sport Class A Motorhome, Newmar Canyon Star Class A Motorhome, Newmar Dutch Star Class A Motorhome, Newmar King Aire Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Mar 2, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain motorhomes, the tail lights may become loose and could separate from the vehicle. If the tail lights were to separate, it could result in following road users being unaw
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Electrical
High risk
Dec 19, 2017
Model years: 2017, 2018
On certain motorhomes, there may be a loose electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that was not properly tightened. If the power connection is loose, it could
Also affects: Newmar Bay Star Class A Motorhome, Newmar Bay Star Sport Class A Motorhome, Newmar Canyon Star Class A Motorhome, Newmar Dutch Star Class A Motorhome, Newmar King Aire Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Accessories
High risk
Dec 15, 2017
Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain motorhomes equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate
Also affects: Newmar Mountain Aire Diesel Pusher Motorhome, Newmar Mountain Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar London Aire Diesel Pusher Motorhome, Newmar Kountry Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar Kountry Star Diesel Pusher Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Electrical
High risk
Jun 14, 2017
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain motorhomes equipped with a Prestolite starter, the retaining ring on the starter shaft may break without warning, allowing the shaft to extend beyond the starter motor.
Also affects: Newmar King Aire Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Suspension
High risk
Mar 22, 2017
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain motorhomes, the ball joints on the independent front suspension may be loose. Over time, if not detected, the loose ball joints could separate, which could affect vehicl
Also affects: Newmar Dutch Star Class A Motorhome, Newmar King Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar London Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar Mountain Aire Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Powertrain
High risk
Nov 3, 2016
Model years: 2017
On certain motorhomes, wires in the throttle circuit were not shielded properly during manufacturing. This could result in a throttle setting above or below the commanded throttle
Also affects: Newmar Dutch Star Class A Motorhome, Newmar London Aire Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Steering
High risk
Oct 5, 2016
Model years: 2017
On certain motorhomes, a defect in the power steering pump could result in an intermittent loss of power steering assist without warning. This would unexpectedly increase the steer
Also affects: Newmar London Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar Mountain Aire Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Engine
High risk
Jun 30, 2016
Model years: 2015
On certain motorhomes, the exhaust flex tube may be misaligned which could cause it to tear. If this occurs, hot exhaust gas could blow against other components or materials increa
Also affects: Newmar Ventana Le Class A Motorhome, Newmar Kountry Star Class A Motorhome, Newmar All Star Mid-Engine Motorhome, Newmar Dutch Star Class A Motorhome, Newmar Dutch Aire Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Steering
High risk
Jun 14, 2016
Model years: 2014
On certain motorhomes, the power steering fluid temperature may exceed the hose material rating. This could cause the power steering hose to rupture without warning during low-spee
Also affects: Newmar London Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar Mountain Aire Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Brakes
High risk
May 9, 2016
Model years: 2014
On certain motorhomes equipped with a heavier weight adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to the motorhome’s brake lights and to certain towed devices may not deactiv
Also affects: Newmar Dutch Star Class A Motorhome, Newmar London Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar Mountain Aire Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Accessories
High risk
Nov 25, 2015
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014
Certain motorhomes may have been manufactured with a refrigerator equipped with a travel latch that could inadvertently activated without the users knowledge. If the latch accident
Also affects: Newmar Canyon Star Class A Motorhome, Newmar Dutch Star Class A Motorhome, Newmar King Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar London Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar Mountain Aire Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Accessories
High risk
Nov 24, 2015
Model years: 2014
On certain motorhomes, the cargo door lock actuator on the baggage doors could overheat due to a faulty keyless entry module configuration. If operated with a battery voltage below
Also affects: Newmar Dutch Star Class A Motorhome, Newmar Mountain Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar Ventana Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Suspension
High risk
Nov 24, 2015
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain motorhomes equipped with IFS2000 model front suspensions, the ABS valve may have been incorrectly oriented at time of installation. As a result, the shaft of the ball jo
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Accessories
High risk
Nov 10, 2015
Model years: 2006, 2007
On certain vehicles, the engine cooling fan may separate from the drive without warning. If the engine area is open and the cooling fan is operating and detaches, it could potentia
Also affects: Newmar Mountain Aire Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Powertrain
High risk
Oct 14, 2015
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, a defect in the tag axle could cause the wheel bearings to overheat, potentially resulting in wheel bearing failure. Bearing overheating could be detected thro
Also affects: Newmar Dutch Star Class A Motorhome, Newmar Mountain Aire Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Suspension
High risk
Jul 31, 2015
Model years: 2015
On certain motorhomes, the control module for the air suspension may experience a loss of power resulting in the air suspension not being able to achieve the appropriate ride heigh
Also affects: Newmar King Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar London Aire Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Suspension
High risk
Jun 25, 2015
Model years: 2015
On certain motorhomes, the rear drive axle stay rod may not have been fastened properly. This could cause the fastener to loosen and allow the stay rod to disconnect from the rear
Also affects: Newmar King Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar London Aire Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Suspension
High risk
Apr 28, 2015
Model years: 2015
On certain motorhomes, the tag axle suspension hangers may move allowing the tag axle assembly to shift off center without warning, which could cause vehicle instability, increasin
Also affects: Newmar Kountry Aire Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Accessories
High risk
Mar 12, 2015
Model years: 2015
On certain motor homes, the wiper blades may separate from the wiper arm connector when the wiper system is operated at the high speed setting. If the wiper system fails, the opera
Also affects: Newmar King Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar London Aire Class A Motorhome, Newmar Mountain Aire Class A Motorhome
Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome — Brakes
High risk
Jan 29, 2015
Model years: 2014, 2015
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 uni
Also affects: Newmar King Aire Motorhome