2004 Newmar Essex recalls
9 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2004 Newmar Essex. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Dec 15, 2017Fire risk2007–2009 Newmar All Star, 2007–2018 Newmar Bay Star, 2012–2018 Newmar Bay Star Sport and 16 other models — Equipment
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V809-2309.pdf. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
17V809000 · 35K units · Newmar Corporation
- Dec 9, 2015Crash risk1997–2005 Newmar Dutch Star, 2004 Newmar Essex, 1997–1998 Newmar Kountry Aire and 2 other models — Steering
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire, 1998-1999 London Aire, 2004 Essex and 1997-1998 Kountry Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.
15V829000 · 2K units · Newmar Corporation
- Nov 13, 2015Crash risk2004–2007 Newmar Essex, 2005–2007 Newmar London Aire, 2007–2008 Newmar Mountain Aire — Engine and Engine Cooling
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Essex motorhomes manufactured March 24, 2003, to March 7, 2007, and 2005-2007 London Aire motorhomes manufactured May 30, 2005, to October 23, 2006, and 2007-2008 Mountain Aire motorhomes manufactured January 19, 2006, to February 27, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may separate from the fan drive while the fan is spinning.
15V752000 · 465 units · Newmar Corporation
- Aug 20, 2008Crash risk2004 Newmar Essex — Service Brakes, Air
NEWMAR IS RECALLING 1 MY 2004 ESSEX DIESEL PUSHER MOTOR HOME BUILT ON A FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES. THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK CAUSING A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
08V414000 · 1 unit · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Jan 11, 2008Crash risk2004–2005 Newmar Dutch Star, 2004–2005 Newmar Essex, 2004–2005 Newmar Mountain Aire — Steering
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER VCL OR XC CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ZF MODEL 8018 STEERING GEARS, THESE GEARS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT RECIRCULATING BALL SPACER. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE RECIRCULATING BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATING BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
08V015000 · 126 units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Jun 2, 2005Crash risk2003–2005 Newmar Dutch Star, 2003–2005 Newmar Essex, 2004–2005 Newmar Kountry Star and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AMETEK NGI GAUGES, THE AIR GAUGES ARE NOT PROPERLY CALIBRATED AND THE LOW AIR WARNING INDICATOR MAY BE ACTIVATED WHEN ACTUAL AIR RESERVOIR PRESSURE READINGS ARE BELOW THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD REQUIRED RANGE OF 60 TO 65PSI.
05V263000 · 2K units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Apr 25, 2005Fire risk2003–2005 Newmar Dutch Star, 2003–2005 Newmar Essex, 2003 Newmar London Aire and 1 other model — Equipment
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH ARE EQUIPPED WITH WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
05V170000 · 935 units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Feb 5, 2004Crash risk2004 Newmar Essex — Seat Belts
CERTAIN MOTORHOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND NO. 210 "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS CAN FAIL.
04V056000 · 83 units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Oct 3, 2003Crash risk2003–2004 Newmar Essex, 2002 Newmar Kountry Aire, 2001–2003 Newmar London Aire and 1 other model — Suspension
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH TUTHILL INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSIONS, THE DEFECT IS INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING TORQUE OF THE STEERING KNUCKLE CARRIER BOLT THAT MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING KNUCKLE FROM ONE OF THE CONTROL ARMS.
03V369000 · 33 units · NEWMAR CORPORATION