Does the 2003 Newmar Essex have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, service brakes, air, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2003 Newmar Essex recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Newmar dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2003 Newmar Essex?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2003 Newmar Essex recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2003 Newmar Essex. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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2003 Newmar Essex recalls, newest first

December 15, 2017NHTSA 17V80900034,699 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary: 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 assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 11, 2009NHTSA 09V324000493 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary: Newmar is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 motor homes and recreational vehicle trailers manufactured between March 5, 2002 and April 3, 2003, equipped with certain norcold refrigerators. The coolant solution in these cooling units can escape.
Consequence: If a leak occurs and the unit continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
Remedy: Newmar is working with norcold to notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The remedy campaign will be conducted by norcold. The safety recall campaign began on October 19, 2009. Owners may contact norcold service center at 1-800-767-9101 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 2, 2005NHTSA 05V2630002,127 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply

Summary: On certain motor homes equipped with ametek ngi gauges, the air gauges are not properly calibrated and the low air warning indicator may be activated when actual air reservoir pressure readings are below the federal motor vehicle safety standard required range of 60 to 65PSI.
Consequence: This may cause the parking brake to engage without warning, thus throwing the passenger forward, creating the potential for injury to occupants.
Remedy: Spartan is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will install a harness jumper cable to each air sender. Owners may contact spartan at 800-543-4277 or newmar at 574-773-7719.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 25, 2005NHTSA 05V170000935 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary: On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which are equipped with webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Consequence: Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy: Vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or newmar at 574-773-7719.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 3, 2003NHTSA 03V36900033 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Control arm

Summary: On certain motorhomes equipped with tuthill independent front suspensions, the defect is insufficient tightening torque of the steering knuckle carrier bolt that may result in separation of the steering knuckle from one of the control arms.
Consequence: Should the steering knuckle carrier separate from the control arm, the operator could loose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy: Tuthill will notify its customers and provide a retrofit kit p/n K704627 free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact tuthill transport technologies at 800-225-7824 (ext. #390), spartan at 517-543-6400, or newmar at 574-773-7791.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2003 Newmar Essex were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2003 Newmar Essex have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, service brakes, air, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2003 Newmar Essex recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Newmar dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2003 Newmar Essex?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.