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
Make | Model | Years |
Newmar | Dutch Star | 1997-2005 |
Newmar | Essex | 2004 |
Newmar | Kountry Aire | 1997-1998 |
Newmar | London Aire | 1998-1999 |
Newmar | Mountain Aire | 1997-2005 |
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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