2021 Newmar Essex Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Essex years
- Not enough data 1st of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Newmar Essex. That is the most of any Essex model year in the database (22 years). The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (1 complaints, 100%). There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Newmar Essex problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2021 Newmar Essex recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:critical fasteners
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 New Aire, Essex, King Aire, Ventana, Kountry Star, London Aire, Dutch Star and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The upper bolt connecting the steering column may not have been properly tightened, causing the nut to loosen off the bolt, potentially resulting in loss of steering control.
Risk: Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the upper and lower bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Essex, 2020-2022 King Aire and London Aire motorhomes. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: On behalf of Newmar Corporation, Shyft Group will inspect the pump serial number, and replace the power steering pump if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 London Aire, Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, Mountain Aire, 2020-2021 Ventana, and 2021 New Aire recreational vehicles. The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion.
Risk: A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the ductwork, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 8, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer; structure
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Bay Star, Ventana, New Aire, 2019-2020 Canyon Star, Bay Star Sport, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, 2018-2021 Dutch Star, 2020 Kountry Star, and 2019 Ventana LE recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Risk: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21E 047.
Suspension:front; steering:critical fasteners
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Dutch Star, King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering.
Risk: Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: On behalf of Newmar, Shyft Group Inc. will coordinate the recall repair and notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. The recall is expected to began April 19, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21V 041.
Equipment:mechanical:integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 Essex, Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, and London Aire motorhomes. The front leveling jacks may not be fastened correctly to the chassis, possibly causing the jacks to fail to support the weight of the motorhome.
Risk: If the front jacks fail, an unexpected drop can occur, increasing the risk of an injury.
Fix: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the leveling jacks as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2020. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This is concerning the brake system (disk rotor & pads) on a vehicle with 2600 miles when detected. Vehicle manufacture date was March 2021, owner possession July 27, 2021. There has not been any one's safety compromised. Front Rotors are experiencing scoring which I can only conclude began during…
Other Newmar Essex years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Essex | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Essex | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 Essex | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 | 6 |
| 2020 Essex | 0 | 8 |
| 2019 Essex | 1 | 14 |
| 2018 Essex | 0 | 17 |
| 2017 Essex | 0 | 9 |
| 2016 Essex | 0 | 7 |
| 2015 Essex | 1 | 14 |
| 2014 Essex | 0 | 13 |
| 2013 Essex | 0 | 8 |
| 2012 Essex | 0 | 7 |
| 2011 Essex | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 Essex | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 Essex | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 Essex | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 Essex | 1 | 5 |
| 2006 Essex | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 Essex | 0 | 7 |
| 2004 Essex | 0 | 9 |
| 2003 Essex | 0 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Newmar Essex?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, service brakes, unknown or other problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Newmar Essex?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Newmar Essex a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Essex model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.