CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:COLUMN
- Problem
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Essex motorhomes manufactured March 13, 2014, to November 13, 2014, built on Spartan chassis. Due to the steering column having inadequate spline engagement at the steering gear, the steering shaft may disconnect or slip.
- Risk
- If the steering shaft disconnects or slips there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners on behalf of Newmar, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015 Newmar Essex motorhomes built between March 13, 2014 and November 13, 2014 on Spartan chassis may have a steering column with inadequate spline engagement at the steering gear. Over time, the steering shaft may disconnect or slip.
If the steering shaft disconnects or slips, the driver could lose steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and not delay the repair.
Spartan will notify owners on behalf of Newmar, and authorized dealers will replace the steering shaft free of charge. You can also contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your motorhome is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Newmar Essex | 2015 |
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