Vehicle recall 15V375000 · June 15, 2015
Newmar Essex and King Aire
The affected vehicles have tag axle suspension hangers that may move, allowing the tag axle assembly to shift off center.
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 2015 Essex and King Aire vehicles manufactured March 26, 2014, to December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have tag axle suspension hangers that may move, allowing the tag axle assembly to shift off center.
- Consequence
- If the tag axle moves off center, vehicle handling may suddenly be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar has notified owners, and dealers will weld the tag axle suspension hangers to the chassis frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 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
- 15V375000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 15, 2015
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Owner notification
- June 22, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 57
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger,bracket
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 (2015): 2015
- Newmar King Aire (2015): 2015
Has your Newmar been repaired?
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