2009 Newmar Essex DP Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2009 Newmar Essex DP. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2009 Newmar Essex DP
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Quick release valve (service brakes)
Newmar is recalling 63 model year 2009 and 2010 recreational vehicles manufactured between july 21, 2008 and april 22, 2009, equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). The rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm,…
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners and spartan will provide a free remedy. The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2009. Owners may contact spartan chassis toll-free at 1-800-543-4277 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
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Steering
Newmar is recalling certain motor homes built on spartan motor home chassis. Certain chassis fasteners may fracture resulting in poor handling of the vehicle, loss of steering, and/or reduced level of suspension performance.
Remedy: Newmar is working with spartan to have these motor homes inspected and the fasteners replaced as needed free of charge. Owners may contact spartan chassis at 1-800-543-4277 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2009 Newmar Essex DP. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Newmar Essex DP model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Newmar Essex DP model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Newmar Essex DP | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Newmar Essex DP | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Newmar Essex DP | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Newmar Essex DP | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Newmar Essex DP | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Newmar Essex DP | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Newmar Essex DP | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 Newmar Essex DP | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Newmar Essex DP | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2009 Newmar Essex DP
How do I know if my 2009 Newmar Essex DP has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2009 Newmar Essex DP; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Newmar dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V343000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.