25V 431
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.
Vehicle report
2016 NEWMAR KING AIRE
Service bulletins
21 bulletinsTechnical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
TSB466Amended
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. Reinstall and torque all 5/16â bolts to 19 ft. lbs. and all 3/8â bolts to 33 ft. lbs.
TSB472Amended
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. Reinstall and torque all 5/16" bolts to 19 ft. lbs. and all 3/8" bolts to 33 ft. lbs.
PIB 541
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 âtransfer switch 0-0 failure unknown.â This is a false warning caused by the TRC transfer switch program code.
PIB 538
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) blow the 10 amp water pump fuse.
PIB 529
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 and is only relevant on 2016 to early 2019 model year coaches equipped with power baggage locks.
RSB 506
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 the power connection is loose, it may result in a buildup of heat at the connection, which may increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property.
PIB 494
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 pump assembly.
15V797
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on NHTSA Recall: On certain motorhomes manufactured by Newmar Corporation, a window with egress glass may not have been installed above the driver?s side dinette table. Not having an egress window on the opposite side of the entry door is a critical safety issue. Coaches affected are limited to 2016 KGDB units with floor plan 4519 and 4553 and were built between 3/9/15 and 9/14/15. The attached list contains the specific units affected. Issue: An egress window is required per code to provide a second way to escape the vehicle if an accident/crash occurs. An incorrect non-egress window may have been installed in place of the egress window.
RSB 477
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 motorhomes, the ball joints on the independent front suspension may be loose. If not detected, the loose ball joints could separate over time. This could affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.
PIB 478
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.
TSB 466
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 448
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION HOW TO REGROUND SHADES IF THEY JUMP WHEN OPERATING ALL SHADES.
PIB 451
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS IS EXPLANATION OF ENHANCEMENTS TO BETTER MANAGE USE OF AIR CONDITIONER ON INVERTED POWER.
TSB 428R
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 ITCS LED RECESSED LIGHTS WITH A MANUFACTURED DATE CODES IN THE RANGE OF NOVEMBER 2014 TO MARCH 2015. LIGHTS MAY PREMATURELY QUIT WORKING OR ONLY HAVE A PORTION OF LEDS WORKING WITHIN EACH LIGHT FIXTURE.
TSB 442
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEWMAR HAS DETERMINED THAT A CONDITION EXISTS THAT MAY ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE COACH FROM THE WHEEL WELL AREA WHILE DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS. POSSIBLE WATER INTRUSION AROUND THE LIFT CYLINDER ON THE FULL WALL HYDRAULIC SLIDEOUT.
TSB 436
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar Corp. has decided some 2016 motorhomes equipped with a HWH Hydraulic Full Wall Slideout may have been shipped with low fluid level in HWH hydraulic system. This TSB only applies to units with a hydraulic Slideout system built prior to 9/14/2015. If there is not enough fluid in the reservoir tank; the HWH slide system (when activated) will draw in air with the fluid and cause uneven pressure on the HWH chain/bracket while opening and closing the slide. This could cause the chain/bracket to loosen over time.
TSB 435
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
On certain motorhomes manufactured by Newmar Corporation, a window with egress glass may not have been installed above the driver?s side dinette table. Not having an egress window on the opposite side of the entry door is a critical safety issue. An egress window is required per code to provide a second way to escape the vehicle if an accident/crash occurs. An incorrect non-egress window may have been installed in place of the egress window. Coaches affected are limited to 2016 KGDB units with floor plan 4519 and 4553 and were built between 3/9/15 and 9/14/15. The attached list contains the specific units affected.
TSB 427
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 air suspension may experience a loss of power resulting in the air suspension not being able to achieve ride height. If the ride height of the suspension is less than specified ride height, negative impact to roll steer could occur. This could cause the vehicle to be difficult to control and increase the risk of a crash. This could occur without warning.
PIB 39
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin created to inform our dealers: Units with Pura Filter Systems will be shipped with the filters not installed in the Pura system and will be shipped loose. They will be put in the kitchen drawer.
TSB 421
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 locker or tightened in the correct sequence. The fasteners may loosen and the stay rod could disconnect from the rear drive axle allowing the rear axle to move freely in certain directions. This could cause loss of vehicle control which may increase the risk of a crash. The loosening of the fasteners may occur without warning.
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Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.