2019 Entegra Anthem problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 7 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Entegra Anthem. Here is what they are, what a technician checks for each kind of fault, and how to look one over before you buy it.
Axles, brakes, suspension and hitch: 2 recalls
Recall 18V687000 (02/10/2018): SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Entegra Coach (Entegra) is recalling certain 2019 Entegra Aspire, Anthem and Insignia motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The park brake systems may not prevent the vehicles from moving unintentionally if parked on a grade. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Fix: Spartan will notify owners, and Spartan Service Centers will replace the rear brake chambers, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-855-589-9836 or Entegra customer service at 1-800-517-9137.
Recall 18V450000 (05/07/2018): WHEELS:RIM
Entegra Coach (Entegra) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Entegra Odyssey, Qwest, Aspire, Insignia, Anthem, and Cornerstone motorhomes. The Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label incorrectly overstates the cargo capacity, potentially causing the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."
Fix: Entegra will notify owners, and will provided a corrected CCC label, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2018. Owners may contact Entegra customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Entegra's number for this recall is 9903405.
What a tech checks: Bearings, brake magnets, worn shackle bolts and bent axles. A trailer that wears tires on the inside edge or pulls to one side usually has an axle or suspension problem. Before you buy: Bolts tight, springs not flat, brakes apply with the breakaway pin pulled.
Chassis and towing lessons · Trailer guide
Other: 1 recall, 3 complaints
Recall 18V688000 (02/10/2018): EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Entegra Coach (Entegra) is recalling certain 2019 Entegra Anthem, Aspire, Cornerstone and Insignia motorhomes. The affected vehicles have entry doors with latch rods that may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open during transit.
Fix: Entegra has notified owners, and dealers will adjust the door latch rod, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Entegra customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Entegra's number for this recall is 9903409.
LP gas and gas appliances: 1 recall, 1 complaint
Recall 21V591000 (30/07/2021): FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Entegra Coach (Entegra) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Anthem, Aspire, Insignia, and Reatta XL Class A vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Fix: Entegra will work with Spartan and Cummins to inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Cummins began to notify owners July 30, 2021. Entegra owner notification letters began September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Entegra Coach customer service at 1-800-517-9137.
What a tech checks: Regulator, lines and fittings, then the appliances: furnace, water heater, range. A proper pressure-drop leak test is the first thing a tech does on an LP complaint. Before you buy: Smell for gas with the tank open; have a shop do the leak test.
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Structure, roof and leaks: 1 recall, 1 complaint
Recall 21V529000 (13/07/2021): STRUCTURE
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Anthem, Aspire, Cornerstone, Insignia, Reatta, and Embark recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903569.
What a tech checks: Roof sealant, seams, window and slide seals, and the frame. Water intrusion shows up as delamination, soft floors and stained ceilings months after the leak started. Before you buy: Press the sidewalls and walk the floor; look at every seam and seal.
Roof, leaks and body lessons · Seals and leaks guide
Motorhome chassis: 1 recall, 1 complaint
Recall 19V626000 (28/08/2019): STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Entegra Coach (Entegra) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Insignia, Anthem, Aspire, Cornerstone, Reatta, and Reatta XL motorhomes. The upper and lower steering shaft bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, allowing the steering column shaft to come loose.
Fix: Entegra will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the upper and lower steering shaft bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2019. Owners may contact Entegra customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Entegra's number for this recall is 9901434.
What a tech checks: The chassis (Ford, Freightliner, Mercedes, Ram) is serviced by the chassis maker's dealer, not the RV shop. RV techs handle the house, not the drivetrain. Before you buy: Chassis recalls are fixed free at the chassis maker's dealer.
12 volt and 120 volt electrical: 1 recall
Recall 21V769000 (29/09/2021): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Entegra Anthem, Aspire, Cornerstone, Reatta, Reatta XL, and Jayco Embark Class A motorhomes. The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion.
Fix: Dealers will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the duct work, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
What a tech checks: Voltage drop, grounds, the converter and the transfer switch. Melted shore-cord plugs and bad grounds cause most of the electrical complaints techs actually see. Before you buy: Battery at rest, converter output on shore power, GFCI test, every outlet.
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What owners reported to NHTSA
12/20/2022, STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER: The rear bathroom window, on the left side (driver’s side), separated and fell off the coach. The incident was not observed in real time but discovered after a stop at an RV park. The window fell off somewhere along a busy Interstate. This is a potential hazardous if not life threatening condition. There is a recall for these windows (NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V529000), but apparently my coach was manufactured before
08/16/2021, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: The contact owns a 2019 Entegra Anthem. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21E032000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The contact stated that the dealer was made aware of the recall but informed the contact that they were unable to perform recall repairs on motorhomes. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
06/01/2021, ENGINE: The DEF sensor head failed leaving my 45 foot RV stranded on the side of the interstate with my wife and kids inside.
05/20/2022, LANE DEPARTURE: Blind spot warning is supposed to detect a vehicle at the rear bumper to the front of the motorhome. There are 3 units on each side of my motorhome, rear/middle/front. It detects a vehicle at the front quarter of the motorhome only. I have contacted Entegra for 6 months now with no results. Questioning other owners and many say they do not work properly but pay no attention to them. I use these warning lights an
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Checked against NHTSA 2026-10-23. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer. Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA and are not verified.