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Vehicle recall 17V378000 · June 14, 2017

Newmar Essex and King Aire

A component within the starter motor may break, potentially resulting in the starter motor overheating or drawing excessive current.

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

Summary
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.
Consequence
A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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
17V378000
Reported to NHTSA
June 14, 2017
Filed by
Newmar Corporation
Manufacturer campaign
17012
Owner notification
July 28, 2017
Vehicles potentially affected
210
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Electrical system › Starter assembly
Recall 17V378000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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