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2016 Newmar King Aire recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Newmar King Aire, spanning 5 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns7not VIN-specific
Component groups5distinct top-level categories
Latest recordJune 27, 2025report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2016 Newmar King Aire recall campaigns

The 2016 Newmar King Aire report contains 7 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 25V431000 dated June 27, 2025.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V431000

Component
STRUCTURE
Report received
June 27, 2025
Potential units
541campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: August 22, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
December 19, 2017
Potential units
2,915campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2018 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, New Aire, Ventana and Ventana LE motorhomes. These vehicles may have a loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), possibly resulting in a build up of heat.

Why it matters: The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electrical connection at the ATS, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Owner notification: February 5, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
December 15, 2017
Potential units
34,699campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.

Why it matters: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

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.

Owner notification: February 7, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

Component
SUSPENSION
Report received
March 22, 2017
Potential units
595campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dutch Star, 2016-2018 Mountain Aire and London Aire, and 2012-2018 Essex and King Aire motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.

Why it matters: A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, reinstall and torqued the ball joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 to locate a qualified service center or contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17004.

Owner notification: May 3, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 15V797000

Component
STRUCTURE
Report received
November 25, 2015
Potential units
10campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016 King Aire vehicles manufactured March 9, 2015, to September 14, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured without an emergency exit window over the driver's side dinette table.

Why it matters: The absence of an exit window may delay or prevent exit from the vehicle in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the window, and if necessary install egress window, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791.

Owner notification: December 2, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 15V492000

Component
SUSPENSION
Report received
August 5, 2015
Potential units
82campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Essex and King Aire vehicles manufactured March 7, 2014, to June 15, 2015, and 2016 Mountain Aire vehicles manufactured March 9, 2015, to June 5, 2015. The control module for the air suspension may experience a loss of power resulting in the air suspension not being able to achieve ride height.

Why it matters: If the ride height of the suspension is less than specified ride height the vehicle may be difficult to control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners and Spartan Motors will repair the motor homes free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Owner notification: August 5, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 15V411000

Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
June 30, 2015
Potential units
96campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 King Aire and Essex vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2014, and May 13, 2015, and model year 2016 Mountain Aire vehicles manufactured from March 17, 2015, through April 17, 2015. The affected vehicles, built on a Spartan Chassis, have fasteners that attach the stay rod (v-rod) to the rear drive axle that may not have been installed with thread locker or tightened in the correct sequence.

Why it matters: If the fasteners loosen, the stay rod may disconnect from the rear axle, allowing the rear axle to move freely, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners on behalf of Newmar, and dealers will replace the fasteners using thread lock, tightening them in the proper sequence and with the required torque values, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454.

Owner notification: July 13, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2016 Newmar King Aire?

The most frequent component groups in 2016 Newmar King Aire campaign records are Suspension (2), Structure (2), Power Train (1), Equipment (1), Electrical System (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Suspension2
Structure2
Power Train1
Equipment1
Electrical System1