Recall 17V378000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Report Date
20170614
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
8 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2012 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
| 2013 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2013 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.