Recall 17V378000: 2012–2015 Newmar Essex and 1 other model
- Report received
- Jun 14, 2017
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Potentially affected
- 210vehicles
- Model years
- 2012–2015
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
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2012-2015 King Aire and Essex motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. A component within the starter motor may break, potentially resulting in the starter motor overheating or drawing excessive current.
Possible consequence
A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan Motors dealers will replace the starter, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-800-543-4277 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 17012.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2012 Newmar Essex0 complaints
- 2013 Newmar Essex0 complaints
- 2014 Newmar Essex0 complaints
- 2015 Newmar Essex1 complaints
- 2012 Newmar King Aire0 complaints
- 2013 Newmar King Aire0 complaints
- 2014 Newmar King Aire1 complaints
- 2015 Newmar King Aire0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.