NHTSA Recall 17V378000: Starter assembly (electrical system)
Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 210 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Newmar Essex.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V378000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 17012 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | June 14, 2017 |
| Owner notification | July 28, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V378000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.