NHTSA recall campaign
17V378000
ManufacturerNewmar CorporationReported2017-06-14Affected210 vehicles
What was wrong
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.
Risk
A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →