Recall 05V170000: 2003–2005 Newmar Essex and 3 other models
- Report received
- Apr 25, 2005
- Manufacturer
- Newmar corporation
- Potentially affected
- 935vehicles
- Model years
- 2003–2005
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which are equipped with webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Possible consequence
Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or newmar at 574-773-7719.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2003 Newmar Dutch Star4 complaints
- 2004 Newmar Dutch Star3 complaints
- 2005 Newmar Dutch Star5 complaints
- 2003 Newmar Essex0 complaints
- 2004 Newmar Essex0 complaints
- 2005 Newmar Essex0 complaints
- 2003 Newmar London Aire0 complaints
- 2003 Newmar Mountain Aire10 complaints
- 2004 Newmar Mountain Aire7 complaints
- 2005 Newmar Mountain Aire4 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.