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Model year

2018 Newmar Essex

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (17)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (33)
Recall campaigns covering this model year1747k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2018 Newmar Essex by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

17 recall campaigns cover the 2018 Newmar Essex

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Recall campaigns for the 2018 Newmar Essex
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
20V-509Aug 27, 2020Instrument panel brightness cannot be adjusted, possibly causing glare when driving at nightElectrical system732Software update
20V-421Jul 21, 2020Rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake…Lighting3,202Part replacement
19V-610Aug 20, 2019Bedroom fascia header may fall unexpectedly onto the bedEquipment376Repair or modification
19V-426Jun 7, 2019Rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake…Electrical system2,003Part replacement
19V-257Mar 29, 2019Power supply for the WiFiRanger may overheatEquipment476Part replacement
18V-859Dec 4, 2018Brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been sufficiently tightenedBrakes308Repair or modification
18V-518Aug 6, 2018Affected vehicles have entry doors that have latch rods that may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open during transitEquipment239Not stated
18V-505Aug 2, 2018Brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosenBrakes119Repair or modification
18V-438Jun 28, 2018When the ignition key is in the off/accessory position and the battery disconnect is on, the slide-out rooms on these vehicles may move in or out…Electrical system930Part replacement
18V-387Jun 8, 2018These vehicles are equipped with windshield wipers that may have an incorrect bend, possibly preventing the wiper arms from properly contacting…Visibility and wipers77Part replacement
18V-236Apr 13, 2018Electrical connections in the breaker box may not be properly tightened, possibly causing the connections to overheatElectrical system653Repair or modification
18V-144Mar 2, 2018Taillights on these vehicles may loosen and detach from the vehicle while drivingLighting33Repair or modification
18V-061Jan 19, 2018Low beam headlights do not also illuminate as intended when the high beam headlights are activated, reducing the driver's visibilityLighting11Software update
17V-830Dec 19, 2017These vehicles may have a loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), possibly resulting in a build up of heatElectrical system2,915Repair or modification
17V-809Dec 15, 2017List of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V809-2309.pdfEquipment34,699Part replacement
17V-413Jun 29, 2017These engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine…Fuel system4Part replacement
17V-195Mar 22, 2017Ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steeringSuspension595Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2018 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.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    33 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • 20V509 Oct 21, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Daimler Trucks North America LLC, has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis (NHTSA # 20V 485). In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing NHTSA Recall # 20V 509, TC # 2020-393.
    • 20V 421 Aug 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Daimler Trucks North America LLC, has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis NHTSA # 20V 404. In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing NHTSA Recall # 20V 421
    • 19V 610 Sep 17, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      On certain motorhomes, the bedroom fascia header has the potential to fall unexpectedly on top of the bed mattress.
    • 19V 610 Sep 17, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      On certain motorhomes, the bedroom fascia header has the potential to fall unexpectedly on top of the bed mattress.
    • 19V 426 Jul 17, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Daimler Trucks North America LLC has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis (NHTSA # 18V 582 ). In response, Newmar is releasing NHTSA # 19V 426.
    • 19V 257 Apr 18, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific motorhomes with the WiFi Ranger option and a specific power supply.
    • PIB 541 Mar 25, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some coaches equipped with both the SilverLeaf system and a TRC transfer switch (model 40350RVC-40350RVC3) may receive a warning on the SilverLeaf touchscreen that reads “transfer switch 0-0 failure unknown.” This is a false warning caused by the TRC transf…
    • RSB 537 Jan 8, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Daimler Trucks North America, LLC has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner Chassis (NHTSA 18V 703). In response, Newmar Corporation is releasing recall NHTSA 18V 859 and TC # 2018-669. I…
    • PIB 539 Jan 29, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The driver console USB port to the Xite G3 system may not function properly when plugged into the USB dongle on the Xite G3 system.
    • 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)…
    • RSB 528 Sep 4, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. NHTSA 18V 518, TC# 2018-413. Issue: On certain motorhomes, the latch on the entry door may not engage properly. This may allow the door to open une…
    • PIB 527 Sep 24, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      If a customer complains about their satellite, this product improvement bulletin may be helpful. This will only apply to coaches equipped with an HDMI/ CAT6 splitter AND the customer has installed a Geni-type satellite receiver. In this scenario, the custom…
    • PIB 529 Aug 14, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This bulletin was created to inform dealers and techs that an updated linkage is available that provides a remedy for binding linkages to the power actuator. This issue often creates difficulty when locking or unlocking the compartment door using the key an…
    • RSB 530 Aug 28, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Daimler Trucks North America, LLC has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner Chassis (NHTSA 18V 353). In response, Newmar Corporation is releasing recall NHTSA 18V 505 and TC # 2018-401. I…
    • RSB 526 Aug 24, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. NHTSA # 18V 438, TC# 2018-349 Issue: After the battery disconnect is turned on, the slideout controller may cause the slideouts to extend or retra…
    • RSB 522 Jul 31, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. NHTSA 18V 387 TC 2018-303 Issue: On certain motorhomes, the windshield wiper arms may have been manufactured incorrectly. This may reduce the driv…
    • TSB 525 Jul 11, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Newmar has determined that the Bose 300 sound bar may come loose from the mounting brackets.
    • RSB 515 Mar 22, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. NHTSA #18V 144, TC # 2018-109 Issue: On certain m…
    • RSB 519 Apr 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. Recall NHTSA 18V 236, TC 2018-182. On certain motorhomes, there may be loose electrical connections in the breaker box that were not properly tight…
    • PIB 511 Apr 12, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Certain Dash Xite Radio USB Inputs may have been spliced without the shield of the cable properly attached. If affected, the USB ports may not be active as the USB input to the Xite Infotainment center. The affected USB input is normally located on the driv…
    • TSB 518 Apr 6, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Spartan Motors USA, Inc. has provided CSB18-560-001 documentation to Newmar regarding certain 2018 King Aire and Essex coaches with possible unintended warnings or messages displaying on the digital dash. Newmar is publishing this TSB to help inform our dea…
    • RSB 515 Mar 22, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. NHTSA #18V 144, TC # 2018-109 Issue: On certain motorhomes, the tail lights may become loose and could separate from the vehicle. If the tail light…
    • RSB 508 Feb 8, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Newmar Corporation has decided that certain 2018 Essex motorhomes, built on Freightliner Chassis, fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, ?Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.? On certain motorhomes, if …
    • RSB 506 Jan 18, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. Issue: On certain motorhomes, there may be a loose electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that was not properly tightened. If…
    • TSB 498 Dec 14, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Newmar has decided to incorporate a system reset switch for coaches equipped with HWH hydraulic entrance steps. The switch has been added to the front overhead cabinet during production on later 2018 models. If the HWH system fails to operate the pump asse…
    • TSB 490 Dec 14, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Newmar has decided to install an override switch for the HWH step to provide a way to operate the step from inside the coach in the event of a sensor or door switch failure. In the event of a step failure, the person(s) inside the coach would have a large …
    • 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…
    • TSB 491 Sep 28, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SilverLeaf has determined that, in some cases, the TM102 Coach Management module (between version 3.38 and 3.42) may not communicate with the engine computer using the 500k baud rate. In response, Newmar has issued TSB 491. Issue: During coach startup, th…
    • RSB487 Aug 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Riverpark, Inc. has recently discovered an issue with some of their SD cards that may make the dash radio freeze, run slow, and/or reboot. After testing, Riverpark believes that some of the Kingston SD cards were defective from the factory. In response to t…
    • RSB485 Jul 20, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, has initiated Field Service Campaign SF536A to modify specific Freightliner Custom Chassis X-line motorhome and shuttle bus chassis equipped with multiplex wiper controls, manufactured March 21, 2016, through January…
    • RSB484 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 413. Issue: On certain motorhomes, the drive gear on the fuel pump may spin …
    • 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…
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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