2012 Newmar King AireProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2012 Newmar King Aire. 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 15, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Newmar King Aire 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

2012 Newmar King Aire 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 →

67%repaired · 2019 Q1

Electrical system: starter assembly

Recall 17V-378 · Jun 14, 2017 · 210 vehicles · 141 repaired

Risk. A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.

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 →

42%repaired · 2017 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 15V-808 · Dec 1, 2015 · 979 vehicles · 413 repaired

Risk. If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of…

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87%repaired · 2017 Q1

Suspension: front

Recall 15V-727 · Nov 3, 2015 · 60 vehicles · 52 repaired

Risk. This may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle or cause the vehicle to pull to one side when braking.

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61%repaired · 2017 Q1

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

Recall 15V-585 · Sep 22, 2015 · 165 vehicles · 100 repaired

Risk. If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

65%repaired · 2015 Q1

Service brakes, air

Recall 13V-438 · Sep 17, 2013 · 31 vehicles · 20 repaired

Risk. A low air pressure condition may appear safe to the driver, leaving the operator ignorant of the true condition of the vehicle's air brake system, increasing…

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

2012 vs. every other King Aire 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 King Aire median. How we score

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