| NHTSA Recall # | 139662 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 17V378000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 17012 |
| Manufacturer | Newmar Corporation |
| Supplier | NEWMAR |
| Brand | NEWMAR |
| Model | KING AIRE |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| Date of notification | 28/07/17 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 27/01/11 |
| End date of manufacturing | 23/06/14 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 14/06/17 |
| Report created | 15/06/17 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 210 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| 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). |