Recall 15V492 covers 82 2015-2016 Newmar Mountain Aire, King Aire and Essex motor homes for ride-height failure. Repair is free at a franchised Newmar dealer.
Newmar is recalling 82 2015-2016 Mountain Aire, King Aire, and Essex motorhomes because the air suspension control module can lose power and keep the suspension from reaching proper ride height. When ride height is too low, the vehicle is harder to control and the crash risk increases, and the Newmar dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The air suspension control module on affected 2015-2016 Newmar Mountain Aire, King Aire, and Essex motorhomes manages power and commands for the front and rear air suspension. That system uses air pressure to hold the coach at its intended ride height. At the right height, the suspension geometry helps the motorhome steer and track as designed.
The defect in NHTSA campaign 15V492 is a loss of power in that control module. Once the module loses power, the air suspension is not able to reach the proper ride height. If the coach sits lower than specified, the change in suspension position can affect roll steer, which is how the vehicle reacts and steers as the body rolls. Newmar reported that this can make the motorhome difficult to control and increase the risk of a crash.
There is no warning sign before failure. The filing says the problem can happen without warning, so the driver should not expect a light, sound, or ride change before the module loses power.
Who's affected?
Spans 3 Newmar motorhome lines across the 2015 and 2016 model years, with both front and rear suspension included.
| 2016 Newmar Mountain Aire | rear suspension |
|---|---|
| 2016 Newmar Mountain Aire | front suspension |
| 2015 Newmar King Aire | rear suspension |
| 2015 Newmar King Aire | front suspension |
| 2016 Newmar Essex | rear suspension |
| 2016 Newmar Essex | front suspension |
| 2016 Newmar King Aire | rear suspension |
| 2016 Newmar King Aire | front suspension |
| 2015 Newmar Essex | rear suspension |
| 2015 Newmar Essex | front suspension |
| Units affected | 82 |
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?
Suspension ride height below the specified level makes the motor home harder to control and increases the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before the vehicle becomes harder to control, so drive cautiously and arrange service promptly if your VIN is included. Repair will be free at any franchised Newmar dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2016 Newmar Mountain Aire, King Aire, or Essex is included in this recall.
- Contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 to confirm the repair path and reference recall number 15V492.
- Schedule the free air-suspension control-module repair that restores the motor home's ride height.
- Bring the Newmar owner notice dated August 5, 2015, if you have it.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. If the motor home sits low or is difficult to control, stop driving and call Newmar or the dealer.
What happens at the repair
Newmar's filing says Spartan Motors repairs the affected motor homes free of charge, and the recall began on August 5, 2015. The source does not name a specific replacement part or inspection step beyond correcting the air suspension control module power issue, so ask the Newmar service desk what Spartan repair procedure applies to your VIN. The dealer repair will be free once available for your vehicle. Newmar has a general reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid for a related air suspension control module repair, contact Newmar customer service and ask how to submit repair documentation for review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 5, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 5, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V492?
Recall 15V492 covers 82 Newmar motor homes with an air suspension control module that can lose power and keep the suspension from reaching proper ride height. The affected vehicles are 2015-2016 Essex and King Aire models, plus 2016 Mountain Aire models.
What should I do if my 2015-2016 Newmar Essex or King Aire, or 2016 Newmar Mountain Aire is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motor home is included in recall 15V492. If it is, contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 and ask how to arrange the Spartan Motors repair. Reference recall number 15V492 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Newmar's remedy states that Spartan Motors will repair the affected motor homes free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for the recall repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of proper suspension ride height. If the motor home sits below the specified ride height, it is harder to control and crash risk increases. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the free repair through Newmar customer service.
What if I bought my Newmar motor home used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Essex, King Aire, or Mountain Aire is included, then contact Newmar customer service with recall number 15V492.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V492000 |
|---|---|
| Newmar customer service | 1-800-731-8300 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V492 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V492000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →