Newmar Essex, Newmar King Aire, model year 2012. Filed by Newmar Corporation and reported to NHTSA on 17 September 2013. 31 vehicles potentially affected.
What the notice says Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2012 Essex and King Aire motor homes manufactured December 15, 2010, through August 15, 2011 on a Spartan Motors chassis. These vehicles are equipped with Ametek air pressure gauges that may exceed the air brake pressure accuracy requirements of plus or minus …
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What owners ask about this recall
- Which vehicles does recall 13V438 cover?
- Newmar Essex, Newmar King Aire, model year 2012.
- What is wrong with them?
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2012 Essex and King Aire motor homes manufactured December 15, 2010, through August 15, 2011 on a Spartan Motors chassis.
- What can happen if it is not put right?
- A low air pressure condition may appear safe to the driver, leaving the operator ignorant of the true condition of the vehicle's air brake system, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Is there a fix yet?
- Yes, and it is free. Spartan Motors will notify the affected owners on behalf of Newmar Corporation. Spartan Motors dealers will replace the air pressure gauge. The recall began during November 2013. Owners may contact Newmar Corporation at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan Motors at 1-800-582-3454.
- What should I do now?
- Check your own vehicle by its VIN with NHTSA, which is the record to act on.
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What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “A low air pressure condition may appear safe to the driver, leaving the operator ignorant of the true condition of the vehicle's air brake system, increasing the risk of a crash.”
affected
in the notice
caught
| Campaign | 13V438 |
|---|---|
| Filed by | Newmar Corporation |
| System at fault | Service Brakes, Air |
| Reported to NHTSA | 17 September 2013 |
| Model years | 2012-2012 |
| Vehicles named | NEWMAR ESSEX, NEWMAR KING AIRE |
What the notice says today
The consequence
A low air pressure condition may appear safe to the driver, leaving the operator ignorant of the true condition of the vehicle's air brake system, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Spartan Motors will notify the affected owners on behalf of Newmar Corporation. Spartan Motors dealers will replace the air pressure gauge. The recall began during November 2013. Owners may contact Newmar Corporation at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan Motors at 1-800-582-3454.
What it said before
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This is one of 353 notices in the record whose component field names service brakes, air. Across that group the median wait before owners were written to was 43 days.
Last checked . No change has been recorded in the wording.
The models named here, across their whole recall history
How to cite this record
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CarsMultiverse, recall 13V438, wording as read on 17 September 2026. https://carsmultiverse.com/recall/13v438/
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