No complaints are listed for the 2013 Newmar King Aire. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as NEWMAR KING AIRE.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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7 recalls.
Date: 2017-12-15. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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 (excerpt)
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. (excerpt)
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 thi (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-06-14. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-03-22. Systems: SUSPENSION.
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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-12-01. Systems: EQUIPMENT, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 King Aire, 2009-2014 Essex, 2011-2015 Mountain Aire, Ventana, and Dutch Star, 2012-2014 Ventana LE, 2012-2015 Canyon Star, and 2015 London Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with refrigerator door latches that may inadvertently lock without the operator's knowledge.
Consequence: If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new replacement door latch that will not automatically latch, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-09-22. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2010 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured May 13, 2009, to April 14, 2010, 2010 Dutch Aire motorhomes manufactured May 12, 2009, to February 8, 2010, and 2012-2013 King Aire motorhomes manufactured March 22, 2011, to May 17, 2013. The affected vehicles are built on a Spartan Motors chassis and have a flexible exhaust tube that may tear all (excerpt)
Consequence: If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire. (excerpt)
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will install a new exhaust tube, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 15V-554. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-02-06. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 King Aire and Essex vehicles manufactured April 12, 2013, to October 18, 2013, and built on Spartan Chassis. In the affected vehicles, the steering linkage castlenuts may loosen without warning and the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks.
Consequence: If the steering linkage separates from the bell cranks, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect the steering linkage castle nuts and tighten them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-12-12. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 motorhomes manufactured October 15, 2012, through June 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the castle nuts for the steering linkage ball joint fasteners, which mount to bell cranks, may be loose. If the castle nuts become completely loose, the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks without warning.
Consequence: This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners and Spartan dealers will replace the steering linkage fasteners, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Customers may contact Newmar at 1-800-731-8300.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
10 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 3 |
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| SUSPENSION | 3 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
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| STEERING | 2 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 |
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10121941
Date: 2017-09-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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.
10117944
Date: 2017-08-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on NHTSA Recall: Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. Issue: Certain motorhomes may have a defective refrigerator travel latch that may activate without the user?s knowl
10117942
Date: 2017-08-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING, SUSPENSION.
Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on NHTSA Recall: Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in specific 2012 and 2013 Essex and 2012 King Aire motorhomes. This is in response to notification from Spartan Motors, Inc. attached is
10117933
Date: 2017-07-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Spartan Motors has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Spartan chassis. In response, Newmar is issuing recall NHTSA# 17v 378 and TC#2017-304. On certain motorhomes, the retaining ring on the starter shaft may break without warning, allowing
10116271
Date: 2017-04-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Spartan Motors USA, Inc. has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes built on Spartan chassis. In response, Newmar Corporation is publishing the following recall: NHTSA #17V 195 TC #2017-162. Issue: On certain motorhomes, the ball joints on the independe
10110789
Date: 2016-05-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
This is in response to notification from Spartan Chassis Inc. that certain chassis manufactured for Newmar may be affected. Steering linkage castlenuts may be loose, which may allow the steering linkage to become loose without warning. If the steering linkage separates from the bell cranks, loss of
10116276
Date: 2015-11-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUSPENSION.
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific 2012 and 2013 Essex and 2012 King Aire motorhomes. This is in response to notification from Spartan Motors, Inc. NHTSA# 15V 727 TC# 2015-363 Attached is a list of specific unit numbers affected. A defect
10116280
Date: 2015-11-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Spartan Motors USA, Inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain chassis. Newmar has built on these chassis. Attached is the list of specific units. Newmar NHTSA#15v 585, TCA# 2015-404 This only applies to the Mountain Master and K3 chassis specified by Sp
10116281
Date: 2015-10-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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
10059602
Date: 2012-11-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.