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2007 Newmar EssexProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2007 Newmar Essex, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-809 the manufacturer reports only 6% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 6%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage50kVisibility/wiper, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 26, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Newmar Essex has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility/wiper10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2007 Newmar Essex recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

6%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-809 · Dec 15, 2017 · 34,699 vehicles · 2,193 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

41%repaired · 2017 Q1

Cooling system: fan

Recall 15V-752 · Nov 13, 2015 · 465 vehicles · 189 repaired

Risk. If the engine area is open and the cooling fan and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

39%repaired · 2017 Q1

Axle: non-powered axle assembly

Recall 15V-654 · Oct 14, 2015 · 119 vehicles · 47 repaired

Risk. If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

34%repaired · 2016 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 14V-602 · Sep 29, 2014 · 561 vehicles · 188 repaired

Risk. A circuit breaker that is incorrectly rated for the amperage need increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Newmar.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other Essex year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Essex median. How we score

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  • Caution
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Essex owners report

Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING ON I-5 DOING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE FRONT PRIVACY SHADE UNRAVELLED AND COMPLETELY BLOCKED THE DRIVERS FORWARD VISIBILITY. I PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE ROLLED UP THE SHADE AND DUCT TAPED IT TO THE FRONT TV. ONCE I HAD MY WINTER DESTINATION I CONTACTED NEWMAR AND I WAS…
Complaint 11235062 · Jul 26, 2019 · 50,000 miles

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