2004 Newmar Essex problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (3)
Equipment 2017-12-15 · campaign 17V809000 · 34,699 vehicles
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 a
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Steering 2015-12-09 · campaign 15V829000 · 1,920 vehicles
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire, 1998-1999 London Aire, 2004 Essex and 1997-1998 Kountry Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.
Risk: A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. 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 633.
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan 2015-11-13 · campaign 15V752000 · 465 vehicles
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.
Risk: If the engine area is open and the cooling fan and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (9)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2017-09-28 · PIB 494 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Steering 2016-01-11 · TSB 439 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 829 tc # 2015-587 the steering gear mounting bracket may crack and break,
Engine And Engine Cooling 2015-12-11 · TSB 437 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 separat
Electrical System 2015-10-20 · PIB 433 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Suspension 2012-11-02 · TSB-396 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Seat Belts 2010-04-30 · TSB-372 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
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