2011 Newmar Essex Dp problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System 2011-01-28 · campaign 11V067000 · 106 vehicles
Defect: NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 ESSEX DP, KING AIRE DB, AND MOUNTAIN AIRE DP RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURER FROM OCTOBER 14, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2010. THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH V-BUS FET-8 CONTROL BOARDS MANUFACTURED BY KIB ELECTRONICS AND THERE IS A POTENTIAL DEFECT THAT MAY RESULT IN AN UNRECOGNIZED EXCESSIVE CURRENT SITUATION.
Risk: THIS FAILURE MAY CREATE A SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE KIB V-BUS LIGHTING AND CONTROL NETWORK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables 2010-05-27 · campaign 10V228000 · 152 vehicles
Defect: NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 13, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 12, 2010. THESE MOTOR HOMES MAY CONTAIN A DEFECTIVE CRIMP CONNECTION IN THE AUXILIARY BATTERY CABLE ASSEMBLY. THE DEFECTIVE CONNECTION MAY RESULT IN AN INADEQUATE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OR DISENGAGEMENT OF THE CABLE. RESULTANT ELECTRICAL ARCING AND OVERHEATING MAY GENERATE SUFFICIENT HEAT FOR IGNITION OF SURROUNDING MATERIALS.
Risk: FAILURE OF THE CONNECTION MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Fix: NEWMAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-800-731-8300.
Service bulletins (6)
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.
Suspension:front 2013-04-03 · SB-403 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
newmar corp.: due to contact of modulator valves with ifs relay rod, on some trucks, the ifs rod may interfere with abs modulator valve, when steering wheel is turned. models 2009-1013 essex, king aire. *pe
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2011-09-23 · TSB-391 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
newmar: certain coaches silverleaf system requires an update battery monitoring and charging functions to accommodate new chassis. *pe
Unknown Or Other 2011-04-13 · TSB-388 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
newmar corp: 2010-2011 diesel pushers. the hydraulic filter head may reversed. *rm
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 2011-02-04 · SB-382 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
newmar corporation: there may be inaccurate fuel guage readings. *rm
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2010-09-30 · TSB-377 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
newmar: warranty claim may be denied by evans tempcon, if warranty parts not replaced with original oem part. *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
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.