Vehicle recall 15V061000 · February 3, 2015
Newmar Essex and King Aire
In the affected valves, the rubber diaphragm may be damaged by sharp edges on the valve seat ribs, reducing the available air pressure in the air tanks.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Newmar King Aire, and Essex vehicles manufactured December 9, 2013, to December 16, 2014, equipped with certain Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check. In the affected valves, the rubber diaphragm may be damaged by sharp edges on the valve seat ribs, reducing the available air pressure in the air tanks.
- Consequence
- The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V061000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 3, 2015
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Owner notification
- February 26, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 98
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Quick release valve
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 (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
- Newmar King Aire (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
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