The worst 2021 Newmar King Aire problems
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Recalls 5
Structure
- 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
Steering: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 New Aire, Essex, King Aire, Ventana, Kountry Star, London Aire, Dutch Star and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The upper bolt connecting the steering column may not have been properly tightened, causing the nut to loosen off the bolt, potentially resulting in loss of steering control.
- Risk
- Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the upper and lower bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300.
Recall number 22V166000 · Recall details
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Essex, 2020-2022 King Aire and London Aire motorhomes. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
- Risk
- A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- On behalf of Newmar Corporation, Shyft Group will inspect the pump serial number, and replace the power steering pump if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300.
Recall number 21V822000 · Recall details
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 London Aire, Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, Mountain Aire, 2020-2021 Ventana, and 2021 New Aire recreational vehicles. The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion.
- Risk
- A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the ductwork, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 8, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300.
Recall number 21V700000 · Recall details
Suspension: front
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Dutch Star, King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering.
- Risk
- Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- On behalf of Newmar, Shyft Group Inc. will coordinate the recall repair and notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. The recall is expected to began April 19, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21V 041.
Recall number 21V088000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2021 Newmar King Aire 5
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...
- Steering: column
- Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- On certain motorhomes built on a Spartan chassis, the steering gear mounting fasteners may come loose and...
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5 recalls, covering structure, steering and electrical system.
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