NEWMAR ESSEX 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V378000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-07-28 | 2017-06-14 | 2017-06-15 |
Production Dates: 2011-01-27 - 2014-06-23
Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17012
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 210
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
