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Newmar London Aire Recall 16V715: Power steering can cut out, raising crash risk

NHTSA campaign 16V715, reported October 6, 2016, 12 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

This recall covers certain 2017 Newmar motorhomes (King Aire, Essex, London Aire and Mountain Aire) built between May 12 and August 23, 2016 on a Spartan Motors chassis. The power steering pump may occasionally lose output, causing reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist.

An intermittent loss of power steering assist makes the motorhome harder to steer, which could increase the risk of a crash. Owners should be especially alert to any sudden change in steering effort while driving.

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan Motors dealers will replace the power steering pump free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2016. Contact Spartan Motors customer service at 1-800-543-4277 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 (Newmar recall number 16V 676), and check your VIN for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V715Newmar Corporation
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Problem
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Newmar King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motorhomes manufactured May 12, 2016, to August 23, 2016 and built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional loss of output power resulting in reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist.
Risk
An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan Motors dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan Motors customer service at 1-800-543-4277 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 676.
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.

Affected vehicles

Newmar Essex2017
Newmar King Aire2017
Newmar London Aire2017
Newmar Mountain Aire2017