CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES
- Problem
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 King Aire and Essex vehicles manufactured April 12, 2013, to October 18, 2013, and built on Spartan Chassis. In the affected vehicles, the steering linkage castlenuts may loosen without warning and the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks.
- Risk
- If the steering linkage separates from the bell cranks, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect the steering linkage castle nuts and tighten them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 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 2013-2014 Newmar King Aire and Essex motorhomes, built on Spartan chassis between April 12, 2013 and October 18, 2013, may have steering linkage castle nuts that loosen without warning. If that happens, the steering linkage can separate from the bell cranks.
A separated steering linkage can cause a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash.
Newmar will notify owners. Spartan dealers will inspect the steering linkage castle nuts and tighten them as necessary, at no cost to you. Owners may also contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Newmar Essex | 20132014 |
|---|---|
| Newmar King Aire | 20132014 |