Air pressure gauge accuracy/fmvss 121
Defect Summary
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2012 essex and king aire motor homes manufactured december 15, 2010, through august 15, 2011 on a spartan motors chassis. These vehicles are equipped with ametek air pressure gauges that may exceed the air brake pressure accuracy requirements of plus or minus 7 percent. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard, no. 121, "air brake systems."
Safety Consequence
A low air pressure condition may appear safe to the driver, leaving the operator ignorant of the true condition of the vehicle's air brake system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Spartan motors will notify the affected owners on behalf of newmar corporation. spartan motors dealers will replace the air pressure gauge. the recall began during november 2013. owners may contact newmar corporation at 1-800-731-8300 or spartan motors at 1-800-582-3454.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Newmar Corporation or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 13V438000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V438000?
NHTSA recall 13V438000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on September 17, 2013. It addresses: Air pressure gauge accuracy/fmvss 121. The recall affects approximately 31 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Newmar Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V438000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.