Grants Pass RV and Auto Repair

Newmar RECALL Steering Gear Mounting Bracket may Crack

Report Receipt Date: DEC 09, 2015 
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V829000 
Component(s): STEERING 
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,920

All Products Associated with this Recall 

MakeModelYears
NewmarDutch Star1997-2005
NewmarEssex2004
NewmarKountry Aire1997-1998
NewmarLondon Aire1998-1999
NewmarMountain Aire1997-2005

 

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
SUMMARY:

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire, 1998-1999 London Aire, 2004 Essex and 1997-1998 Kountry Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.

CONSEQUENCE:

A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 15V 633.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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If you recieve a letter in the mail about this recall, feel free to give us at Henderson's Line-Up to schedual an appointment. 

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