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2017 Newmar King Aire problems

The most common problem on the 2017 Newmar King Aire is engine and cooling. Its complaint count is close to a typical King Aire model year.

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Owner complaints
1
Recalls
11
Service bulletins
23
Worst area
Engine

The worst 2017 Newmar King Aire problems

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  • Engine
    1

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    1

Recalls 11

Structure: body: doorReported June 27, 2025 · 541 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2023-2024 London Aire, Essex, and 2016-2024 King Aire motorhomes. The baggage door skins may come loose and separate from the door frame.
Risk
A detached door skin can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and add fasteners and adhesive the door as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 619 RSB.

Recall number 25V431000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported December 19, 2017 · 2,915 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2018 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, New Aire, Ventana and Ventana LE motorhomes. These vehicles may have a loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), possibly resulting in a build up of heat.
Risk
The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electrical connection at the ATS, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300.

Recall number 17V830000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported December 15, 2017 · 34,699 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: 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 the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit:
Risk
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 on "Product Safety Recall" for more information or owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑574‑773‑7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17E-062.

Recall number 17V809000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiring: front underhoodReported April 4, 2017 · 26 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017 King Aire motorhomes. The seals on the headlight harness connectors may not be properly seated, allowing water to enter the connector. As a result, the glass dash display may switch to the turn signal camera mode causing the dash to show the turn signal side camera view over the speedometer and RPM displays.
Risk
If the driver cannot see the speedometer and RPM displays, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reseat the seals as needed, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2017. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300.

Recall number 17V229000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: control armReported March 22, 2017 · 595 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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 a qualified service center or contact Newmar customer service at 1‑574‑773‑7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17004.

Recall number 17V195000 · Recall details

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelReported November 23, 2016 · 17 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 King Aire motorhomes manufactured January 22, 2016, to October 19, 2016. Water may leak into the turn signal module. If the module is wet while the headlights are on, the glass dash display may switch to the turn signal camera mode causing the dash to show the turn signal side camera view over the speedometer and RPM displays.
Risk
If the driver cannot see the speedometer and RPM displays, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective module with a new module that is waterproof, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2017. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300.

Recall number 16V848000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalReported November 8, 2016 · 51 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes manufactured May 12, 2016, to September 22, 2016 and built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The throttle circuit wires on the affected vehicles may not have been be twisted to cancel out electromagnetic interference, and as a result, interference may cause the throttle signal to be higher or lower than intended.
Risk
Unintended deceleration or acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will install an overlay harness with twisted wires, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300 or Spartan at 1‑800‑543‑4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V‑776.

Recall number 16V810000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported October 21, 2016 · 42 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes manufactured December 9, 2015, to September 26, 2016. The hydraulic entry step controller may not be functioning as designed and may allow the steps to retract unexpectedly.
Risk
The steps can retract without warning, causing someone using the steps to fall, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steps and update the controller software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300.

Recall number 16V768000 · Recall details

Forward collision avoidance: sensing systemReported October 19, 2016 · 15 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 King Aire motorhomes manufactured January 22, 2016, to October 4, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with WABCO OnGuard collision mitigation radar which may have been mounted upside down on the front lower bumper, resulting in decreased performance.
Risk
If the collision mitigation radar has reduced performance, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will check the orientation of the OnGuard radar and, if necessary, correct the orientation, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300.

Recall number 16V756000 · Recall details

Steering: hydraulic power assist: pumpReported October 6, 2016 · 12 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Newmar King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motorhomes manufactured May 12, 2016, to August 23, 2016 and built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional loss of output power resulting in reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist.
Risk
An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan Motors dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan Motors customer service at 1‑800‑543‑4277 or Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 676.

Recall number 16V715000 · Recall details

StructureReported July 6, 2016 · 152 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes manufactured December 4, 2015, to July 5, 2016. The affected vehicles have front fascia wood trim that may separate from the slide out and possibly contact the driver or a passenger.
Risk
If the fascia separates and contacts the driver or a passenger, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will secure the trim with screws, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300.

Recall number 16V512000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Newmar King Aire 23

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2017 Newmar King Aire owners say

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Filed Nov 16, 2018 · Engine · 9,000 miles · MD

My coach has no throttle repose after engine brake engages ? So what happens is when you slow down engine brake works fine but when you hit the throttle to go there is no power just RPM goes up ? The only way to get power is turn off engine brake on the dash then it goes fine. . This does not happen every time

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Is the 2017 Newmar King Aire reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Newmar King Aire, close to a typical King Aire model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Newmar King Aire?

Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2017 Newmar King Aire have?

11 recalls, covering structure, electrical system and equipment.

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