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NHTSARecalled Jun 14, 2017 · #17V378000

Starter may Overheat

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
Starter may Overheat
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice