Vehicle recall 11V067000 · January 28, 2011
Newmar Essex DP, King Aire and 1 more model
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- This failure may create a shock or fire hazard.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V067000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 28, 2011
- Filed by
- NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- February 21, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 106
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Newmar Essex DP (2011): 2011
- Newmar King Aire (2011): 2011
- Newmar Mountain Aire DP (2011): 2011
Has your Newmar been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Newmar dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.