CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; TIRES
- Problem
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Newmar Mountain Aire motorhomes. The Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank bracket may contact the tag axle tire, possibly causing tire damage.
- Risk
- If the bracket damages the tire, it can cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan Motors dealers will move the DEF bracket away from the tire, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2018. 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
The diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank bracket on certain motorhomes may contact the tag axle tire. Over time, this contact can damage the tire.
If the bracket damages the tire, the tire can fail while driving, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk and take the recall seriously.
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan Motors dealers will move the DEF bracket away from the tire at no cost to you. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 201620172018 |
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