Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 15V375000

Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket

Newmar Corporation filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2015-06-15.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V375000

Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket

Component
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Vehicles affected
57
Reported to NHTSA
2015-06-15
Owners notified
2015-06-22

Defect description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Essex and King Aire vehicles manufactured March 26, 2014, to December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have tag axle suspension hangers that may move, allowing the tag axle assembly to shift off center.

Safety risk

If the tag axle moves off center, vehicle handling may suddenly be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Newmar has notified owners, and dealers will weld the tag axle suspension hangers to the chassis frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service 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

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
NEWMAR Essex2015
NEWMAR King Aire2015

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.