Recall 15V375 affects 57 2015 Newmar King Aire and Essex vehicles for tag axle hangers that can shift. Repair is free at a franchised Newmar dealer.
Newmar is recalling 57 2015 King Aire and Essex motorhomes because the tag axle suspension hangers can move, letting the tag axle shift off center. If that happens, vehicle handling can change suddenly and increase the risk of a crash; the Newmar dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The tag axle suspension hangers on the 2015 Newmar King Aire and Essex are the brackets that hold the tag axle suspension in its proper position. The tag axle is the extra rear axle on a large motorhome, and it helps carry weight and keep the coach tracking straight. The hangers have to keep that axle centered under the vehicle.
In NHTSA campaign 15V375, the hangers can move out of position. When that happens, the tag axle assembly shifts off center instead of staying aligned with the rest of the suspension. That shift changes how the motorhome tracks and responds to steering input. The result is poor vehicle handling, which increases the risk of a crash.
There is no warning sign before the hangers move or the tag axle shifts. An owner first notices the problem through the way the motorhome handles, such as a coach that no longer feels centered or predictable while driving.
Who's affected?
Covers the King Aire and Essex lines from the same model year, with the front suspension listed for both.
| 2015 Newmar King Aire | front suspension |
|---|---|
| 2015 Newmar Essex | front suspension |
| Units affected | 57 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
A tag axle that shifts off center can change vehicle handling suddenly and increase the risk of a crash. Newmar says the suspension hangers can move without warning, so treat any unexpected handling change as a reason to stop and call the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Newmar dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Newmar King Aire or Essex is included in this recall.
- Contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 to confirm the repair path for your coach.
- Ask a franchised Newmar dealer about the free tag-axle suspension-hanger weld repair that keeps the tag axle from shifting off center.
- Bring the owner notice if Newmar mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V375 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and stop driving if handling suddenly changes.
What happens at the repair
Newmar notified owners and describes the repair as welding the tag axle suspension hangers to the chassis frame. Once the dealer repair is available, a Newmar technician will secure the hangers to the frame so the tag axle assembly stays centered. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Call a Newmar dealer with your VIN and ask whether campaign 15V375 is open for your coach before arranging service.
Timeline
| June 15, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 22, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 28, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| June 28, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 28, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V375?
Recall 15V375 covers 57 2015 Newmar King Aire and Essex motorhomes with tag axle suspension hangers that can move and let the tag axle shift off center. Newmar dealers will weld the hangers to the chassis frame for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Newmar King Aire or Essex is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 15V375. If it is, contact a franchised Newmar dealer to schedule the tag axle suspension hanger repair. Reference recall number 15V375 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Newmar's remedy says dealers will weld the tag axle suspension hangers to the chassis frame free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is sudden handling change if the tag axle shifts off center. That loss of stable handling increases crash risk. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer repair before putting more miles on the motorhome.
What if I bought my Newmar motorhome used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2015 Newmar King Aire or Essex is included, then call a franchised Newmar dealer and reference recall 15V375.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V375000 |
|---|---|
| Newmar customer service | 1-800-731-8300 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V375 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V375000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →