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- STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 New Aire, Essex, King Aire, Ventana, Kountry Star, London Aire, Dutch Star and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The upper bolt connecting the steering column may not have been properly tightened, causing the nut to loosen off the bolt, potentially resulting in loss of steering control.
- Risk
- Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the upper and lower bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2021 Newmar motorhomes may have an upper steering column bolt that was not properly tightened. Over time, the nut can loosen off the bolt, which could lead to a loss of steering control.
Losing steering control greatly increases the risk of a crash. If you own an affected motorhome, have an authorized dealer inspect and tighten the upper and lower steering column bolts as needed. The repair is free. Newmar owner notification letters were mailed on May 16, 2022. You can also contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300, and 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 | 20212022 |
|---|---|
| Newmar Essex | 20212022 |
| Newmar King Aire | 20212022 |
| Newmar Kountry Star | 20212022 |
| Newmar London Aire | 20212022 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 20212022 |
| Newmar New Aire | 20212022 |
| Newmar Ventana | 20212022 |