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
The worst 2017 Newmar King Aire problems
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Recalls 11
Structure: body: door
- 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: wiring
- 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
Equipment
- 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 underhood
- 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 arm
- 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/panel
- 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 pedal
- 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/trailer
- 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 system
- 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: pump
- 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
Structure
- 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
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.
- On certain motorhomes, the baggage door skins may come loose from the door frame perimeter, possibly...
- Check for proper torque of all mounting bolts on all electric slideout motors
- Check for proper torque of all mounting bolts on all electric slideout motors
- Some coaches equipped with both the SilverLeaf system and a TRC transfer switch (model 40350RVC-40350RVC3)...
- The driver console USB port to the Xite G3 system may not function properly when plugged into the USB...
- Newmar has made a change to the water pump circuit fuse on certain coaches to improve customer experience
- If a customer complains about their satellite, this product improvement bulletin may be helpful
- This bulletin was created to inform dealers and techs that an updated linkage is available that provides a...
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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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