Newmar 2017 King Aire: Speedometer Malfunction Risk
Newmar is recalling 2017 King Aire motorhomes where water entering the dash display may cause speedometer to disappear, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Newmar for free inspection.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the driver cannot see the speedometer and RPM displays, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Newmar is recalling 2017 King Aire motorhomes because water can enter the dash display, causing the speedometer and RPM to disappear. This could lead to drivers not seeing speed or engine information, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226253-newmar-2017-king-aire-speedometer-malfunction-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226253-newmar-2017-king-aire-speedometer-malfunction-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V229000
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“Newmar 2017 King Aire: Speedometer Malfunction Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226253-newmar-2017-king-aire-speedometer-malfunction-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V229000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V229000).
Why it’s dangerous
Water entering the headlight harness connector can cause the dash display to switch to turn signal camera mode. This hides the speedometer and RPM readings, making it impossible for drivers to see critical vehicle information.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Newmar King Aire motorhomes are affected. Drivers who rely on the speedometer and RPM displays for safe operation are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Newmar King Aire motorhome has water entering the dash display. The issue occurs when the headlight harness connector seals are not properly seated.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Newmar
Call Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 to schedule a free inspection of the headlight harness connectors.
What NHTSA says to do
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reseat the seals as needed, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2017. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 17 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 #17V229000 (April 4, 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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