Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2021 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
2021 Newmar Essex
Other. Owner complaints on file from Nov 24, 2021 to Nov 24, 2021.
Recall campaigns covering this model year67,276 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2021 other
Severity index0.02021 others average 7.1
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2021 Newmar Essex name driver assistance
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
6 recall campaigns cover the 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V-166 | Mar 17, 2022 | Upper bolt connecting the steering column may not have been properly tightened, causing the nut to loosen off the bolt, potentially resulting in… | Steering | 1,277 | Repair or modification |
| 21V-822 | Oct 19, 2021 | Machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist | Steering | 38 | Part replacement |
| 21V-700 | Sep 9, 2021 | Instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion | Electrical system | 1,554 | Software update |
| 21V-571 | Jul 27, 2021 | Adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail | Equipment | 4,106 | Part replacement |
| 21V-088 | Feb 18, 2021 | Steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering | Steering | 253 | Part replacement |
| 20V-594 | Sep 29, 2020 | Front leveling jacks may not be fastened correctly to the chassis, possibly causing the jacks to fail to support the weight of the motorhome | Equipment | 48 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2021 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 Nov 24, 2021Failure Aug 6, 2021Titusville, FLAutomatic emergency braking, Service brakes, Unknown or other
This is concerning the brake system (disk rotor & pads) on a vehicle with 2600 miles when detected. Vehicle manufacture date was March 2021, owner possession July 27, 2021. There has not been any one's safety compromised. Front Rotors are experiencing scoring which I can only conclude began during delivery of 2300 miles from Nappanee, IN. to Bend, OR. by manufacture. The abnormal wear was detected at 2600 miles during my post drive safety inspection. The condition was inspected by Josam Truck Frame & Alignment in Orlando Fl. Mileage at inspection was 7700 miles My concern is that this abnormality of scoring taking place with such low mileage and that the condition more than likely began on the delivery drive. Therefore, I can only conclude that there may exist a manufacture defect or improper installation being conducted.
NHTSA complaint 11441621
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
6 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 22V 166 May 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner and Spartan Chassis. - 21V 822 Nov 18, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The Shyft Group Inc. (Spartan Chassis) has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Spartan chassis (NHTSA #21V 752). In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing recall NHTSA # 21V 822 and TC # 2021-640. … - 21V700 Nov 8, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The Shyft Group Inc. (Spartan Chassis) has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Spartan chassis (NHTSA #21V 589). In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing recall NHTSA # 21V 700 and TC # 2021-551. O… - 21V571 Sep 9, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. Lippert (Newmar’s window supplier) is recalling Hehr 6400 series window vents (Lippert recall 21E 047) built between 10/01/2018 and 08/13/2020, whic… - 21V088 Apr 16, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
On certain motorhomes built on a Spartan chassis, the steering gear mounting fasteners may come loose and fall out or interfere with other steering components. If the steering gear mounting fasteners interfere with other steering components, such as a pitma… - 20V594 Nov 6, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar has determined that certain 2021 coaches with 16,000 pound straight-acting HWH jacks may contain a defect relating to safety. NHTSA number 20V 594. Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex on Spartan Chassis Only
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.