Newmar 2018 King Aire Diesel Fuel Pump Recall: Engine Stall Risk
Newmar is recalling 2018 King Aire motorhomes with Cummins ISX 15L engines due to a potential fuel pump failure causing engine stalls and crash risks. Owners must contact customer service for free fuel pump replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Failure of the fuel pump will result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Newmar is recalling certain 2018 King Aire motorhomes with Cummins engines because a fuel pump issue could cause engine stalls, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should get free fuel pump replacements from Cummins dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225251-newmar-2018-king-aire-diesel-fuel-pump-recall-engine-stall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225251-newmar-2018-king-aire-diesel-fuel-pump-recall-engine-stall · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V413000
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“Newmar 2018 King Aire Diesel Fuel Pump Recall: Engine Stall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225251-newmar-2018-king-aire-diesel-fuel-pump-recall-engine-stall. Based on NHTSA recall #17V413000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V413000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fuel pump's drive gear might slip on its shaft, causing the pump to stop working. This leads to engine stalls, which can increase crash risk during normal driving conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Newmar King Aire motorhomes with Cummins ISX 15L engines built on Spartan chassis are most at risk. These vehicles were produced between specific dates but the exact production window isn't stated in the recall.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Newmar King Aire or Essex motorhome has a Cummins ISX 15L engine built on Spartan chassis. The recall started on July 28, 2017, but the exact production dates aren't specified.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Newmar, Spartan, or Cummins customer service using the provided phone numbers for free fuel pump replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Spartan will notify the vehicle owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467, Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 17015.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 29 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V413000 (June 29, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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