Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2017 Newmar King Aire peaked in 2018, 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
2017 Newmar King Aire
Other, diesel, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Nov 16, 2018 to Nov 16, 2018.
Recall campaigns covering this model year1139k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2017 other
Severity index0.02017 others average 7.5
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2017 Newmar King Aire name engine and cooling
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
11 recall campaigns cover the 2017 Newmar King Aire
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-431 | Jun 27, 2025 | Baggage door skins may come loose and separate from the door frame | Structure | 541 | Inspection |
| 17V-830 | Dec 19, 2017 | These vehicles may have a loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), possibly resulting in a build up of heat | Electrical system | 2,915 | Repair or modification |
| 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-229 | Apr 4, 2017 | Seals on the headlight harness connectors may not be properly seated, allowing water to enter the connector | Electrical system | 26 | Repair or modification |
| 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-848 | Nov 23, 2016 | Water may leak into the turn signal module | Electrical system | 17 | Part replacement |
| 16V-810 | Nov 8, 2016 | Throttle circuit wires on the affected vehicles may not have been be twisted to cancel out electromagnetic interference, and as a result,… | Electrical system | 51 | Repair or modification |
| 16V-768 | Oct 21, 2016 | Hydraulic entry step controller may not be functioning as designed and may allow the steps to retract unexpectedly | Equipment | 42 | Software update |
| 16V-756 | Oct 19, 2016 | Affected vehicles are equipped with WABCO OnGuard collision mitigation radar which may have been mounted upside down on the front lower bumper,… | Driver assistance | 15 | Not stated |
| 16V-715 | Oct 6, 2016 | Affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional loss of output power resulting in reduced or intermittent loss of power… | Steering | 12 | Part replacement |
| 16V-512 | Jul 6, 2016 | Affected vehicles have front fascia wood trim that may separate from the slide out and possibly contact the driver or a passenger | Structure | 152 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2017 Newmar King Aire
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 16, 2018Failure Oct 28, 20189,000 milesBoyds, MDEngine
MY COACH HAS NO THROTTLE REPOSE AFTER ENGINE BRAKE ENGAGES ? SO WHAT HAPPENS IS WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN ENGINE BRAKE WORKS FINE BUT WHEN YOU HIT THE THROTTLE TO GO THERE IS NO POWER JUST RPM GOES UP ? THE ONLY WAY TO GET POWER IS TURN OFF ENGINE BRAKE ON THE DASH THEN IT GOES FINE. . THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME
NHTSA complaint 11151920
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
23 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 25V 431 Sep 9, 2025 · Service Campaign
On certain motorhomes, the baggage door skins may come loose from the door frame perimeter, possibly allowing the skin to separate completely from the door frame. - 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 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… - 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)… - 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 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 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… - 16V512 Aug 23, 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 motorhomes. NHTSA#: 16V 512 TC#: 2016-376 Issue: On certain motorhomes manufa… - 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… - PIB 478 Apr 21, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This PIB has been created to note the work instructions contained within the Newgle site for installing a super structure to reinforce an HWH slideout wall. - RSB 476 Apr 21, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. NHTSA# 17V 229 TC# 2017-192 Issue: On certain motorhomes, the seals of the six position connectors on the headlight wiring harness may not be seat… - RSB 473 Dec 15, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific 2017 King Aire motorhomes. NHTSA # 16v 848 On certain motorhomes, the turn signal module may allow water inside the cover. If the module becomes wet and the he… - RSB 471 Dec 8, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. NHTSA # 16v 768 TC # 2016-524 On certain motorhomes, the HWH hydraulic entry step controller is not functioning as designed and may allow the step… - RSB 470 Dec 9, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. NHTSA # 16v 756 On certain motorhomes, the WABCO OnGuard Radar may have been mounted upside down in the front lower bumper. If the collision miti… - TSB 464 Oct 21, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAY HAVE AN UNDERSIZED BORE IN THE SPOOL HOUSING. THIS MAY CAUSE THE SPOOL TO STICK RESULTING IN REDUCED POWER STEERING FLUID FLOW, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THIS COULD HAPPEN… - RSB 461 Aug 18, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES MANUFACTURED BY NEWMAR CORPORATION, THE INTERIOR FRONT SLIDEOUT FASCIA WOOD TRIM HAS THE POTENTIAL TO SEPARATE FROM THE SLIDEOUT. IF THE FASCIA TRIM SEPARATES FROM THE SLIDEOUT IT COULD POSSIBLY MAKE CONTACT WITH THE OCCUPANTS CAUSIN… - TSB 462 Aug 18, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES MANUFACTURED BY NEWMAR CORPORATION, THE INTERIOR REAR SLIDEOUT FASCIA WOOD TRIM HAS THE POTENTIAL TO SEPARATE FROM THE SLIDEOUT. IF THE FASCIA SEPERATES FROM THE SLIDEOUT IT COULD POSSIBILY DAMAGE THE FASCIA OR SURROUNDING COMPONENTS.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.