2017 Newmar King Aire Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

11 safety recalls on file

The 2017 Newmar King Aire has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (1 report).

11Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2017 Newmar King Aire recalls

Baggage Door Skin Can Detach, Creating Road Hazard

Recall 25V431Jun 27, 2025541 vehicles affected

The outer skin of the baggage door on these motorhomes may come loose and separate from the door frame.

Loose ATS Power Connection Can Overheat and Cause Fire

Recall 17V830Dec 19, 20172,915 vehicles affected

A loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) in certain Newmar motorhomes can cause heat to build up in the wiring.

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.

Dash Display May Hide Speedometer and RPM Readings

Recall 17V229Apr 4, 201726 vehicles affected

Water can enter the headlight harness connectors on certain 2017 King Aire motorhomes because the connector seals may not be properly seated.

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.

Water in turn signal module can hide speedometer display

Recall 16V848Nov 23, 201617 vehicles affected

Water can leak into the turn signal module on certain 2017 King Aire motorhomes built between January 22, 2016, and October 19, 2016.

Unintended Acceleration or Deceleration Risk From Throttle Wiring

Recall 16V810Nov 8, 201651 vehicles affected

Certain motorhomes built on Spartan Motors chassis have throttle circuit wires that may not be twisted to cancel out electromagnetic interference.

Entry Steps May Retract Unexpectedly, Risking Falls

Recall 16V768Oct 21, 201642 vehicles affected

Certain 2017 Newmar Essex, King Aire, and London Aire motorhomes built between December 9, 2015 and September 26, 2016 have a hydraulic entry step controller that may not work as designed.

Collision radar may be mounted upside down, raising crash risk

Recall 16V756Oct 19, 201615 vehicles affected

Certain 2017 King Aire motorhomes built between January 22, 2016 and October 4, 2016 may have their WABCO OnGuard collision mitigation radar mounted upside down on the front lower bumper.

Power steering can cut out, raising crash risk

Recall 16V715Oct 6, 201612 vehicles affected

This recall covers certain 2017 Newmar motorhomes (King Aire, Essex, London Aire and Mountain Aire) built between May 12 and August 23, 2016 on a Spartan Motors chassis.

Loose Front Trim Can Strike Occupants and Cause Crash

Recall 16V512Jul 6, 2016152 vehicles affected

Front fascia wood trim on certain motorhomes may separate from the slide-out and could contact the driver or a passenger.

Most common 2017 Newmar King Aire problems

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

Problem areaReports
Engine1

What owners report

2018-11-16, Engine
MY COACH HAS NO THROTTLE REPOSE AFTER ENGINE BRAKE ENGAGES ? SO WHAT HAPPENS IS WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN ENGINE BRAKE WORKS FINE BUT WHEN YOU HIT THE THROTTLE TO GO THERE IS NO POWER JUST RPM GOES UP ? THE ONLY WAY TO GET POWER IS TURN OFF ENGINE BRAKE ON THE DASH THEN IT GOES FINE. . THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME

2017 Newmar King Aire questions

Does the 2017 Newmar King Aire have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2017 Newmar King Aire: Baggage Door Skin Can Detach, Creating Road Hazard; Loose ATS Power Connection Can Overheat and Cause Fire; Fire extinguishers may clog or fail to discharge; Dash Display May Hide Speedometer and RPM Readings; Front Ball Joints Can Loosen, Causing Steering Loss. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Newmar King Aire?

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

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 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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