2012 Newmar King Aire Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

7 safety recalls on file

The 2012 Newmar King Aire has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

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2012 Newmar King Aire 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.

Starter Motor Can Overheat and Cause a Fire

Recall 17V378Jun 14, 2017210 vehicles affected

A component inside the starter motor may break, which can cause the starter to overheat or draw excessive current.

Front Ball Joints Can Loosen, Causing Steering Loss

Recall 17V195Mar 22, 2017595 vehicles affected

Certain motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis may have front suspension ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules that can loosen and separate.

Refrigerator Door May Latch Shut, Trapping Occupants

Recall 15V808Dec 1, 2015979 vehicles affected

Refrigerator door latches in certain Newmar motorhomes may lock without the operator knowing it.

Brake Air Supply May Fail, Lengthening Stops or Causing Pulling

Recall 15V727Nov 3, 201560 vehicles affected

Certain 2012-2013 Newmar Essex and 2012 King Aire motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis may have an ABS modulator valve that contacts the steering relay rod.

Flexible exhaust tube may tear, risking fire

Recall 15V585Sep 22, 2015165 vehicles affected

Certain motorhomes built on Spartan Motors chassis have a flexible exhaust tube that can tear.

Service Brakes, Air

Recall 13V438Sep 17, 201331 vehicles affected

2012 Newmar King Aire questions

Does the 2012 Newmar King Aire have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2012 Newmar King Aire: Fire extinguishers may clog or fail to discharge; Starter Motor Can Overheat and Cause a Fire; Front Ball Joints Can Loosen, Causing Steering Loss; Refrigerator Door May Latch Shut, Trapping Occupants; Brake Air Supply May Fail, Lengthening Stops or Causing Pulling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Newmar King Aire 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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