2015 Newmar King AireProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2015 Newmar King Aire. It is covered by 9 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 2015 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.

9 recalls

2015 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 Q4

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

Recall 16V-501 · Jul 5, 2016 · 742 vehicles · 314 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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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 →

95%repaired · 2016 Q3

Leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket

Recall 15V-375 · Jun 15, 2015 · 57 vehicles · 54 repaired

Risk. If the tag axle moves off center, vehicle handling may suddenly be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

48%repaired · 2016 Q2

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Recall 15V-149 · Mar 16, 2015 · 153 vehicles · 74 repaired

Risk. If the wiper blades separate from the wiper arms, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2016 Q2

Supply: quick release valve

Recall 15V-061 · Feb 3, 2015 · 98 vehicles · 83 repaired

Risk. The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a 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

2015 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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