NHTSA recall 17V378000
Electrical system › Starter assembly
Newmar Essex and 1 more
Reported Jun 14, 2017210 vehicles affectedNewmar CorporationMaker’s number 17012Built Jan 27, 2011 – Jun 23, 2014
The 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.
The risk
A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
The 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.