The hydraulic steps on this motor home automatically extend and retract when the door is opened or closed. The steps on this unit failed to retract after closing the door, and as I drove away, the steps hit a fence post. They could just as easily hit a person or driving down the road hit another vehicle. There is no warning system on this vehicle to warn the steps did not function as designed, and they are not readily visible from the driver seat. My understanding is that this has happened to others.
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Recalls 7
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
Structure
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Bay Star, Ventana, New Aire, 2019-2020 Canyon Star, Bay Star Sport, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, 2018-2021 Dutch Star, 2020 Kountry Star, and 2019 Ventana LE recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
- Risk
- Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21E 047.
Recall number 21V571000 · Recall details
Steering: column
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 London Aire, Dutch Star, New Aire, Ventana, and Mountain Aire vehicles. The steering output shaft may be too short and could disengage from the steering input shaft.
- Risk
- Disengagement of the steering output shaft may result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300 and Shyft Group customer service at 1‑800‑582‑3454. Newmar's number for this recall is 21V‑214.
Recall number 21V258000 · 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
Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 Essex, Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, and London Aire motorhomes. The front leveling jacks may not be fastened correctly to the chassis, possibly causing the jacks to fail to support the weight of the motorhome.
- Risk
- If the front jacks fail, an unexpected drop can occur, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the leveling jacks as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2020. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300.
Recall number 20V594000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2021 Newmar London Aire 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Steering: column
- Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- Equipment
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- On certain motorhomes built on a Spartan chassis, the steering gear mounting fasteners may come loose and...
- Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
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How many recalls does the 2021 Newmar London Aire have?
7 recalls, covering steering, electrical system and structure.
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