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2007 Newmar Essex

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jul 26, 2019
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Dec 15, 2017
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2007 Newmar Essex, most frequently naming the visibility category. 5 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 11 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Visibility1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

5 campaigns cover this model year

View all 5

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
17V809000

EQUIPMENT

Dec 15, 2017
34,699 units potentially affected
The defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V809-2309.pdf. 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: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
The risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The 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.
Newmar CorporationManufacturer number 17E-062View on NHTSA.gov
15V752000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Nov 13, 2015
465 units potentially affected
The defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Essex motorhomes manufactured March 24, 2003, to March 7, 2007, and 2005-2007 London Aire motorhomes manufactured May 30, 2005, to October 23, 2006, and 2007-2008 Mountain Aire motorhomes manufactured January 19, 2006, to February 27, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may separate from the fan drive while the fan is spinning.
The risk: If the engine area is open and the cooling fan and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.
The remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will replace the fan and fan drive system, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar service department at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan Chassis at 1-800-543-4277.
Newmar CorporationView on NHTSA.gov
15V654000

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Oct 14, 2015
119 units potentially affected
The defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Mountain Aire motorhomes manufactured October 16, 2006, to July 24, 2007, 2007-2008 Essex motorhomes manufactured November 1, 2006, to May 24, 2007 and 2007-2008 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured October 12, 2006, to June 29, 2007. The affected vehicles have tag axles with wheel bearings that may be adjusted too tight, resulting in their overheating during use.
The risk: If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
The remedy: Newmar will notfy owners, and Spartan dealers will check the wheel end bearings for appropriate end play, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's recall number is 15V-548.
Newmar CorporationManufacturer number 15V-548View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Visibility
Filed Jul 26, 2019

WHILE DRIVING ON I-5 DOING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE FRONT PRIVACY SHADE UNRAVELLED AND COMPLETELY BLOCKED THE DRIVERS FORWARD VISIBILITY. I PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE ROLLED UP THE SHADE AND DUCT TAPED IT TO THE FRONT TV. ONCE I HAD MY WINTER DESTINATION I CONTACTED NEWMAR AND I WAS TOLD THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM. LATER THAT SAME DAY THE SAME NEWMAR REP CALLED BACK TO INFORM ME THAT THE RECALL WAS FOR 2008 ESSEX MODELS NOT MY 2007 ESSEX. AT THAT TIME THE REP TOLD ME HOW TO REMOVE THE PRIVACY SHADE AND THAT WHEN I WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE MOTORHOME TO A NEWMAR DEALER. NEWMAR WOULD PARTICIPATE IN CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. AS OF TODAY NEWMAR IS NOW DISAVOWING ANY RESPONSIBILITY IN THE REPAIR. MYSELF AND MY WIFE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED DURING THE EVENT. TO BE TOLD BY NEWMAR RECALLED THE VERY NEXT YEAR MODEL FOR THE SAME SPECIFIC PROBLEM SEEMS ONLY COINCIDENTAL.

NHTSA ID
11235062
Incident
Nov 18, 2018
Mileage
50,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

PIB 494

EQUIPMENT

If the coach's HWH leveling system has intermittent issues when operating, check for corrosion or loose mounting bolts. Torque the mounting bolts (if needed) to 30 ft. pounds. A ground cable may also be installed to improve the overall grounding of the HWH pump assembly.

TSB 437

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes built on Spartan chassis. This recall is the result of information provided to Newmar by Spartan Motors. NHTSA # 15v 752 TC # 2015-534 On certain vehicles, the engine cooling fan may separate from the drive without warning. If the engine area is open and the cooling fan is operating and detaches, it could potentially cause personal injury.

TSB 432

WHEELS

Spartan Motors USA, Inc. (Spartan) has decided a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain incomplete motor home chassis. Newmar Corp. has built on these chassis. The list of specific Newmar affected units is attached. Newmar NHTSA# 15v 654, TC# 2015-467 Tag axle wheel bearings may overheat. Overheating of the tag axle may be detected by distortion or melting of the Stemco cover or ABS lamp illumination. If the wheel bearings overheat, there may be an increased risk of a wheel end fire.

PIB 433

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This PIB has been created to inform Newmar dealers that power lock actuators for baggage doors (part # 66214 and part # 123822) are now obsolete. The new part (# 024193) is a replacement for both of the obsolete parts and will mount the same way. The wire connections have changed from a plug to two barrel connectors. The barrel connectors may be used or cut off to install with spade terminals, which allows wires to be reversed easily.

TSB-396

SUSPENSION

NEWMAR CORP.: ON SOME MANUFACTURED CHASSIS, THE RATIO VALVE CONTROL PORT DIAPHRAGMS, AIR IS ESCAPING AND THERE MAY EXIST A POTENTIAL DEFECT. MODELS 2004-2012 KING AIRE, MOUNTAIN AIRE, ESSEX. *PE

TSB-372

SEAT BELTS

NEWMAR CORP.: FAILED AMSAFE SEAT BELTS BEING RETURNED TO NEWMAR FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE. PLEASE NOTE THAT WHEN CHANGING OUT WARRANTY AMSAFE SEAT BELTS, BOTH HARNESS STRAP WITH CLIP AND BUCKLE PORTION WILL NEED TO BE RETURNED. ALL MOTORIZED MODELS AND ALL MODEL YEARS ARE INCLUDED. *PE

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Newmar Essex by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027000—
2026000—
2025000—
2024010—
2023030—
2022040—
2021160—
2020080—
20191140—
20180170—
2017090—
2016070—
20151140—
20140130—
2013080—
2012070—
2011030—
2010030—
2009030—
2008030—
2007Viewing150—
2006030—
2005070—
2004090—
2003050—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.