2016 Newmar EssexProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2016 Newmar Essex. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-809 the manufacturer reports only 6% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 19, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Newmar Essex has problems

0 complaints 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

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

7 recalls

2016 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.

80%repaired · 2019 Q4

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 17V-830 · Dec 19, 2017 · 2,915 vehicles · 2,327 repaired

Risk. The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

78%repaired · 2018 Q4

Front: control arm

Recall 17V-195 · Mar 22, 2017 · 595 vehicles · 463 repaired

Risk. A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

24%repaired · 2017 Q4

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 16V-478 · Jun 28, 2016 · 1,243 vehicles · 298 repaired

Risk. A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake capacity, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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83%repaired · 2017 Q4

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Recall 16V-252 · Apr 28, 2016 · 1,150 vehicles · 950 repaired

Risk. If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2016 Q4

Suspension: front

Recall 15V-492 · Aug 5, 2015 · 82 vehicles · 77 repaired

Risk. If the ride height of the suspension is less than specified ride height the vehicle may be difficult to control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2016 Q4

Power train: axle assembly

Recall 15V-411 · Jun 30, 2015 · 96 vehicles · 82 repaired

Risk. If the fasteners loosen, the stay rod may disconnect from the rear axle, allowing the rear axle to move freely, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2016 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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