Newmar 2017 King Aire: Speedometer Failure Risk
Newmar recalls 2017 King Aire motorhomes with faulty turn signal module that may cause speedometer to disappear when headlights are on, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Newmar for free replacement.
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 that may have a turn signal module leaking water. If the module gets wet while headlights are on, the speedometer and RPM displays could disappear, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Newmar for a free replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226254-newmar-2017-king-aire-speedometer-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226254-newmar-2017-king-aire-speedometer-failure-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V848000
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“Newmar 2017 King Aire: Speedometer Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226254-newmar-2017-king-aire-speedometer-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V848000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V848000).
Why it’s dangerous
Water can leak into the turn signal module. When the module is wet and headlights are on, the dash display may switch to showing the turn signal camera view instead of speedometer and RPM readings. This could cause drivers to miss critical speed information and increase crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Newmar King Aire motorhomes manufactured between January 22, 2016 and October 19, 2016 are affected. Drivers who rely on 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 was manufactured between January 22, 2016 and October 19, 2016. The issue involves water leaking into the turn signal module.
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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 replacement of the defective turn signal module.
What NHTSA says to do
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective module with a new module that is waterproof, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2017. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 13 months.
- 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 #16V848000 (November 23, 2016)
- 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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