Recall
Newmar Essex — 17V378000
NHTSA ID
17V378000
Make
Newmar
Model
Essex
Years Affected
2014
Recall Date
2017-06-14
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
210
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
17012
Summary
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.