Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V492000 Reported August 5, 2015

Vehicle ride height may be too low

Newmar Corporation · Suspension · 82 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V492000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
82
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 5, 2015
Completion Rate
93.90

Defect Summary

Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 essex and king aire vehicles manufactured march 7, 2014, to june 15, 2015, and 2016 mountain aire vehicles manufactured march 9, 2015, to june 5, 2015. The control module for the air suspension may experience a loss of power resulting in the air suspension not being able to achieve ride height.

Safety Consequence

If the ride height of the suspension is less than specified ride height the vehicle may be difficult to control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Newmar will notify owners and spartan motors will repair the motor homes free of charge. the recall began on august 5, 2015. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Newmar Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 15V492000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V492000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V492000?

NHTSA recall 15V492000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on August 5, 2015. It addresses: Vehicle ride height may be too low. The recall affects approximately 82 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Newmar Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V492000 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.