2007 Newmar Essex Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 2007 Newmar Essex has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Visibility/Wiper (1 report).

5Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2007 Newmar Essex recalls

Fire extinguishers may clog or fail to discharge

Recall 17V809Dec 15, 201734,699 vehicles affected

Certain Newmar motorhomes are equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button "Pindicator" fire extinguishers that may become clogged, so the extinguisher may not discharge as expected or may require excessive force to activate.

Engine Fan Can Detach and Injure Nearby People

Recall 15V752Nov 13, 2015465 vehicles affected

The engine cooling fan on certain Newmar motorhomes may separate from the fan drive while the fan is spinning.

Tag axle wheel bearings can overheat and cause fire

Recall 15V654Oct 14, 2015119 vehicles affected

Certain 2007-2008 motorhomes may have rear tag axle wheel bearings adjusted too tight.

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Recall 14V602Sep 29, 2014561 vehicles affected

Equipment

Recall 10V434Sep 22, 2010435 vehicles affected

Most common 2007 Newmar Essex problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Visibility/Wiper1

What owners report

2019-07-26, Visibility/Wiper
WHILE DRIVING ON I-5 DOING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE FRONT PRIVACY SHADE UNRAVELLED AND COMPLETELY BLOCKED THE DRIVERS FORWARD VISIBILITY. I PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE ROLLED UP THE SHADE AND DUCT TAPED IT TO THE FRONT TV. ONCE I HAD MY WINTER DESTINATION I CONTACTED NEWMAR AND I WAS TOLD THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM. LATER THAT SAME DAY THE SAME NEWMAR REP CALLED BACK TO INFORM ME THAT THE RECALL WAS FOR 2008 ESSEX MODELS NOT MY 2007 ESSEX. AT THAT TIME THE REP TOLD ME HOW TO REMOVE THE PRIVACY SHADE AND THAT WHEN I WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE MOTORHOME TO A NEWMAR DEALER. NEWMAR WOULD PARTICIPATE IN CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. AS OF TODAY NEWMAR IS NOW DISAVO

2007 Newmar Essex questions

Does the 2007 Newmar Essex have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2007 Newmar Essex: Fire extinguishers may clog or fail to discharge; Engine Fan Can Detach and Injure Nearby People; Tag axle wheel bearings can overheat and cause fire; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Equipment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Newmar Essex?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility/Wiper (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Newmar Essex has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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