NEWMAR ESSEX (2015) recall — Electrical System
Newmar recalls 2012-2015 Essex motorhomes with a starter motor that may overheat and cause fire. Owners should contact Newmar or Spartan Motors for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Newmar is recalling certain 2012-2015 Essex motorhomes due to a starter motor that may overheat and cause fire. This affects owners who bought these models between 2012 and 2015. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1248549-newmar-2012-2015-essex-motorhomes-starter-motor-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248549-newmar-2012-2015-essex-motorhomes-starter-motor-fire-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V378000
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“Newmar 2012-2015 Essex Motorhomes: Starter Motor Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248549-newmar-2012-2015-essex-motorhomes-starter-motor-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V378000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V378000).
Why it’s dangerous
A component in the starter motor may break, causing it to overheat or draw excessive current. This overheating can lead to a fire risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of Newmar 2012-2015 Essex motorhomes built on Spartan Motors chassis are affected. Motorhome owners with these specific models are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorhome is a Newmar Essex model from 2012-2015 built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The recall started on July 28, 2017.
- Brand
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What to do — step by step
Contact Newmar
Call Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 to schedule a replacement.
Contact Spartan Motors
Call Spartan Motors at 1-800-543-4277 to arrange a free starter motor replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan Motors dealers will replace the starter, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-800-543-4277 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 17012.
Questions people ask
Why is my Newmar Essex motorhome being recalled?
A component within the starter motor may break, potentially causing overheating or fire risk.
How do I know if my motorhome is affected?
Check if your motorhome is a Newmar Essex model from 2012-2015 built on a Spartan Motors chassis.
Is there a deadline to fix this issue?
The recall began on July 28, 2017, but no specific deadline is mentioned for the replacement.
Contact Newmar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Newmar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V378000 — Newmar Newmar Hello, I own a Newmar that is covered by recall 17V378000 from Newmar. The official recall notice states: Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan Motors dealers will replace the starter, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-800-543-4277 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 17012. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #17V378000 (June 14, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.