The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V752000·Announced 2015-11-13

Newmar Recalls Motorhomes Due to Engine Cooling Fan Separation Risk

Newmar is recalling certain 2004-2008 Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motorhomes because the engine cooling fan may separate from the drive, posing an injury risk to nearby individuals.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a mechanical defect where a spinning fan component may detach, posing a direct risk of physical injury to individuals nearby. Per the rubric, this is classified as High (3) because it is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Essex, 2005-2007 London Aire, and 2007-2008 Mountain Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles were manufactured between March 24, 2003, and February 27, 2007, depending on the specific model. The recall involves a defect in the engine cooling system where the cooling fan may separate from the fan drive while the fan is spinning.

If the engine area is open and the cooling fan detaches, someone nearby may be injured. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the specified model years and manufacturing date ranges for the three motorhome lines.

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will replace the fan and fan drive system free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar's service department at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan Chassis at 1-800-543-4277. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR LONDON AIRE, ESSEX, MOUNTAIN AIRE
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
465

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • LONDON AIRE
  • ESSEX
  • MOUNTAIN AIRE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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