NHTSA Recall 17V413000: Fuel system, diesel
Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Newmar Essex.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V413000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 17015 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Report received | June 29, 2017 |
| Owner notification | July 28, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 London Aire, King Aire, and Essex motorhomes built on Spartan Motors chassis and equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. These engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.
Safety risk
Failure of the fuel pump will result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify the vehicle owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467, Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 17015.
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 17V413000
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.