| NHTSA Recall # | 108381 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 16V501000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 16V 313 |
| Manufacturer | Newmar Corporation |
| Supplier | NEWMAR |
| Brand | NEWMAR |
| Model | KING AIRE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Date of notification | 11/08/16 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 12/12/97 |
| End date of manufacturing | 27/05/15 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 05/07/16 |
| Report created | 05/07/16 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 742 |
| Defect summary | Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 1998-2010 dutch star, 2008 kountry star, 2008-2009 all star and ventana, 2009-2010 dutch aire, 2014-2015 king aire and 2015 essex motorhomes, built on a spartan motors chassis. In the affected vehicles, the flexible exhaust tube may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials. |
| Consequence summary | If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action | Newmar will notify owners, and spartan dealers will inspect the alignment of the tubes, correcting them and replacing any that are torn. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on august 29, 2016. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 16v 313. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |