CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 King Aire and Essex vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2014, and May 13, 2015, and model year 2016 Mountain Aire vehicles manufactured from March 17, 2015, through April 17, 2015. The affected vehicles, built on a Spartan Chassis, have fasteners that attach the stay rod (v-rod) to the rear drive axle that may not have been installed with thread locker or tightened in the correct sequence.
- Risk
- If the fasteners loosen, the stay rod may disconnect from the rear axle, allowing the rear axle to move freely, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners on behalf of Newmar, and dealers will replace the fasteners using thread lock, tightening them in the proper sequence and with the required torque values, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454.
- 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
Fasteners that attach the stay rod (v-rod) to the rear drive axle may not have been installed with thread locker or tightened in the correct sequence. If these fasteners loosen, the stay rod can disconnect from the rear axle, allowing the axle to move freely.
This movement can cause a loss of vehicle control and increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected motorhomes should take this recall seriously.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Dealers will replace the fasteners using thread locker and tighten them in the proper sequence to the required torque values. Spartan will notify owners on behalf of Newmar, and you can contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan at 1-800-582-3454. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Newmar Essex | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Newmar King Aire | 20152016 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 2016 |