CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING
- Problem
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire, 1998-1999 London Aire, 2004 Essex and 1997-1998 Kountry Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.
- Risk
- A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 15V 633.
- 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
A steering gear mounting bracket in certain Newmar motorhomes may crack, which can cause a loss of steering ability. Losing steering control greatly increases the risk of a crash.
The recall covers specific Newmar motorhome models from the late 1990s and early 2000s, including Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Kountry Aire and Essex models. Newmar will notify affected owners. Spartan dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets free of charge.
If you own an affected motorhome, contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277, and reference Newmar recall number 15V 633. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Newmar Dutch Star | 199719981999200020012002200320042005 |
|---|---|
| Newmar Essex | 2004 |
| Newmar Kountry Aire | 19971998 |
| Newmar London Aire | 19981999 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 199719981999200020012002200320042005 |