Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 13V653000

Steering

Newmar Corporation filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2013-12-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V653000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Vehicles affected
47
Reported to NHTSA
2013-12-12
Owners notified
2014-01-16

Defect description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 motorhomes manufactured October 15, 2012, through June 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the castle nuts for the steering linkage ball joint fasteners, which mount to bell cranks, may be loose. If the castle nuts become completely loose, the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks without warning.

Safety risk

This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Newmar will notify owners and Spartan dealers will replace the steering linkage fasteners, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Customers may contact Newmar at 1-800-731-8300.

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.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
NEWMAR Essex2014 2013
NEWMAR King Aire2014 2013

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.