Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2015 Newmar Essex peaked in 2021, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2015 Newmar Essex
Other, diesel, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Aug 12, 2021 to Aug 12, 2021.
Recall campaigns covering this model year1339k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2015 other
Severity index100.02015 others average 5.9
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2015 Newmar Essex name equipment
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
13 recall campaigns cover the 2015 Newmar Essex
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V-809 | Dec 15, 2017 | List of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V809-2309.pdf | Equipment | 34,699 | Part replacement |
| 17V-378 | Jun 14, 2017 | Component within the starter motor may break, potentially resulting in the starter motor overheating or drawing excessive current | Electrical system | 210 | Part replacement |
| 17V-195 | Mar 22, 2017 | Ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering | Suspension | 595 | Repair or modification |
| 16V-501 | Jul 5, 2016 | In the affected vehicles, the flexible exhaust tube may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials | Engine and cooling | 742 | Part replacement |
| 16V-478 | Jun 28, 2016 | Throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected,… | Engine and cooling | 1,243 | Part replacement |
| 16V-280 | May 10, 2016 | Newmar Corporation (Newmar) recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Essex, and 2015 Mountain Aire and London Aire motorhomes manufactured from May… | Steering | 93 | Part replacement |
| 16V-252 | Apr 28, 2016 | On certain recreational vehicles built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not… | Brakes | 1,150 | Repair or modification |
| 15V-492 | Aug 5, 2015 | Control module for the air suspension may experience a loss of power resulting in the air suspension not being able to achieve ride height | Suspension | 82 | Repair or modification |
| 15V-411 | Jun 30, 2015 | Affected vehicles, built on a Spartan Chassis, have fasteners that attach the stay rod (v-rod) to the rear drive axle that may not have been… | Powertrain | 96 | Part replacement |
| 15V-375 | Jun 15, 2015 | Affected vehicles have tag axle suspension hangers that may move, allowing the tag axle assembly to shift off center | Suspension | 57 | Repair or modification |
| 15V-149 | Mar 16, 2015 | Wiper blades may separate from the wiper arm connectors, especially when the wipers are used at the high speed setting | Visibility and wipers | 153 | Not stated |
| 15V-062 | Feb 4, 2015 | Due to the steering column having inadequate spline engagement at the steering gear, the steering shaft may disconnect or slip | Steering | 30 | Part replacement |
| 15V-061 | Feb 3, 2015 | In the affected valves, the rubber diaphragm may be damaged by sharp edges on the valve seat ribs, reducing the available air pressure in the air… | Brakes | 98 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2015 Newmar Essex
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 12, 2021Failure Nov 20, 202040,000 milesPhoenix, AZInverterFire
The contact owns a 2015 Newmar Essex RV. The contact stated the RV trailer was parked plugged in an RV local dealer, in which the dealer had notified the contact that the trailer caught on fire due to the inverter system melting down in the trailer which caused a lot of black smoke installation damage in the interior of the trailer and fire damage to the undercarriage of the trailer. No one was injured. The contact was unaware of how the fire was extinguished. The contact was unaware of the fire department came out or a fire report was filed. The local dealer diagnosed the inverter system melted while the trailer was plugged in and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximate 40,000.
NHTSA complaint 11428826
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
28 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- TSB466Amended Jan 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Check for proper torque of all mounting bolts on all electric slideout motors. If any bolt is under- torqued, remove the bolt, and add blue LOCTITE® thread sealant to the bolt threads. If there is no washer on the nut side of the bolt, add a flat washer. Re… - TSB472Amended Jan 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Check for proper torque of all mounting bolts on all electric slideout motors. If any bolt is under- torqued, remove the bolt, and add blue LOCTITE® thread sealant to the bolt threads. If there is no washer on the nut side of the bolt, add a flat washer. Re… - PIB 538 Dec 18, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar has made a change to the water pump circuit fuse on certain coaches to improve customer experience. In most cases, the 10 amp fuse installed by the factory is sufficient. However, some coaches equipped with a ShurFlo water pump (Newmar part # 127488)… - PIB 495 Dec 14, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Daimler Trucks North America LLC, on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, has issued field service campaign SF546AB. In response, Newmar is publishing PIB 495. Issue: On certain coaches, a check valve is missing o… - PIB 494 Sep 28, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
If the coach's HWH leveling system has intermittent issues when operating, check for corrosion or loose mounting bolts. Torque the mounting bolts (if needed) to 30 ft. pounds. A ground cable may also be installed to improve the overall grounding of the HWH … - TSB 493 Sep 21, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Daimler Trucks North America has issued field service campaign SF543A. In response, Newmar is publishing TSB 493. Issue: On specific vehicles equipped with Stoneridge light bar control units (LBCU), the instrument panel odometer value may reset and no long… - 15V803 Aug 22, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on NHTSA Recall: Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. NHTSA# 15V 803, TC# 2015- 562 Issue: On certain motorhomes, the ca… - 15V808 Aug 25, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on NHTSA Recall: Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. Issue: Certain motorhomes may have a defective refrigerator travel latch… - RSB482 Jul 20, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Spartan Motors has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Spartan chassis. In response, Newmar is issuing recall NHTSA# 17v 378 and TC#2017-304. On certain motorhomes, the retaining ring on the starter… - PIB 433 Oct 20, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This PIB has been created to inform Newmar dealers that power lock actuators for baggage doors (part # 66214 and part # 123822) are now obsolete. The new part (# 024193) is a replacement for both of the obsolete parts and will mount the same way. The wire c… - RSB 477 Apr 27, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Spartan Motors USA, Inc. has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes built on Spartan chassis. In response, Newmar Corporation is publishing the following recall: NHTSA #17V 195 TC #2017-162. Issue: On certain m… - TSB 416 Apr 10, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. AM Equipment Frameless style windshield wiper blades P/N 302-2320 supplied for Newmar coaches may separate from wiper arm connector when wiper… - TSB 413 Apr 14, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model year 2015 Essex motor homes equipped with Spartan Motors Inc. steering slip shafts used on K3 chassis with IFS2000S2 suspension. The steering column m… - TSB 423 Jun 24, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Xite Solutions TSB # 03-2015-001 The XSG2NA-X2 In Dash Infotainment Radio may enter into a reset cycle do to a possible high temperature protection. To identify the condition and affected product, the display screen will briefly turn white then begin to res… - TSB 418 Jul 6, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Certain Newmar units are equipped with Automotion shades. Attached is information you will need. This will apply when replacing the (old) 5 wire shade motors or changing complete shade when existing (old) shade is 5 wire and new shade motors are 3 wire. Whe… - PIB 41 Jul 8, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This PIB created to inform our dealers. To perform changes to base line tire pressure settings, change tire locations, program for a new tire sensor or program a new Valor Canbus Transceiver Module. You will need this tool. Valor smart tool is available thr… - TSB 419 Jul 23, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain K3 model motor home chassis equipped with a tag axle suspension supplied by Reyco Granning. Issue: The tag axle suspension hangers may move allow… - TSB 420 Jul 23, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Freightliner SS# 468987 Brake Lights Stay Illuminated on RV Chassis Applicable Vehicles: Certain Newmar Units built on Freightliner RV Chassis with Adjustable Pedals Only, Built prior to June 1st 2015 Symptoms: Cruise control intermittently does not e… - TSB 421 Jul 23, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. has released a Recall Spartan NHTSA # 15V-388, TC # 2015 283. Certain 2015- 2016 model units on Spartan K3 Chassis are affected. Fasteners that attach the stay rod to the rear drive axle may not have been installed with thread l… - TSB 427 Sep 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. has decided a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain motor home chassis. Newmar has provided the list of coaches affected by this Spartan Recall. NHTSA # 15V 492 TC# 2015-345. The control module for the … - TSB 428R Jan 19, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS TSB IS CREATED TO NOTIFY DEALERS OF A CHANGE ITC MADE TO THE LEAD SOLDER IN THE RECESSED LIGHTING TO MAKE IT MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY. THIS CHANGE CAUSED AN ISSUE IN ITC’S LED RECESSED LIGHTS WITH A MANUFACTURED DATE CODES IN THE RANGE OF NOVEMBER… - PIB 448 Apr 4, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION HOW TO REGROUND SHADES IF THEY JUMP WHEN OPERATING ALL SHADES. - TSB 454 May 31, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN SPECIFIC MOTORHOMES. THIS RECALL IS THE RESULT OF INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA LLC. NHTSA#16V 252, TC#2016-205 ON CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER BRA… - TSB 453 Jul 7, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN SPECIFIC MOTORHOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THIS RECALL IS THE RESULT OF INFORMATION PROVIDED TO NEWMAR BY DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. NHTSA #16V 280, TC# 2016-… - TSB 466 Oct 14, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SLIDEOUT MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES MAY HAVE BEEN UNDER-TORQUED. ISSUE: LOOSE MOUNTING BOLTS MAY CAUSE NOISE, AND MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE SLIDEOUT MOTOR HOUSING. - PIB 37 Aug 29, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PRODUCT INFORMATION: EXPLANATION FOR SLIDEOUT ROLLER PADS. THESE SLIDEOUT ROLLER PADS ARE MEANT TO HELP PROTECT FLOORS FROM SLIDEOUT ROLLER MARKS DURING TRANSIT. NO - TSB 411 Nov 4, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN CERTAIN 2014-2015 ESSEX MOTORHOMES. THE AFFECTED MOTORHOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS, WERE EQUIPPED WITH A JACK MOUNTING BRACKET THAT MAY BE ATTACHED TOO CLOSE… - RSB 460 Aug 18, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SPARTAN MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN SPECIFIC MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON SPARTAN CHASSIS AND IN RESPONSE NEWMAR IS PUBLISHING RECALL NHTSA# 16V 501 TC# 2016-342. ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE EXHAUST FLEX TUBE MAY…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.