CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
- Problem
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dutch Star, 2016-2018 Mountain Aire and London Aire, and 2012-2018 Essex and King Aire motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
- Risk
- A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, reinstall and torqued the ball joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 to locate a qualified service center or contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17004.
- 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 motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis may have front suspension ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules that can loosen and separate. The problem can cause a partial loss of steering.
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take the recall seriously and have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
The repair is free at a Spartan service center. Technicians will remove, clean, apply thread locker, reinstall and torque the ball joints as necessary. Owners can call Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 to find a qualified service center, or contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791 (Newmar recall number 17004). You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Newmar Dutch Star | 20172018 |
|---|---|
| Newmar Essex | 2012201320142015201620172018 |
| Newmar King Aire | 2012201320142015201620172018 |
| Newmar London Aire | 201620172018 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 201620172018 |