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- STEERING:COLUMN
- Problem
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 London Aire, Dutch Star, New Aire, Ventana, and Mountain Aire vehicles. The steering output shaft may be too short and could disengage from the steering input shaft.
- Risk
- Disengagement of the steering output shaft may result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 and Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Newmar's number for this recall is 21V-214.
- 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 2021 Newmar motorhomes (Dutch Star, London Aire, Mountain Aire, New Aire, and Ventana) may have a steering output shaft that is too short. The shaft could disengage from the steering input shaft, which may cause a loss of steering control.
If the steering output shaft disengages, the driver could lose steering, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and avoid driving the vehicle until it has been checked if the recall applies to them.
Newmar will notify affected owners. The repair is free: an authorized dealer will inspect the steering column and replace it if necessary. Owners can contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454, referencing Newmar recall number 21V-214. 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 Dutch Star | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Newmar London Aire | 2021 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 2021 |
| Newmar New Aire | 2021 |
| Newmar Ventana | 2021 |