NHTSA Recall 07V351000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V351000; Date: Aug. 10, 2007
If the failure mode is allowed to continue, the final result will be interruption in the connection between the steering wheel and the wheels of the vehicle. The vehicle can no longer be steered and could result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Newmar Essex; 2005 Newmar London Aire
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 84
Recall Summary:
On certain motor homes built on spartan chassis, the steering gear assembly contains a spacer with incorrect dimensions. A spacer of insufficient height allows for excessive play in the return function of the recirculation balls and, as a consequence, there is a failure in the circulatory function of these balls.
How to Fix:
Newmar is working with spartan to replace the steering gear assembly free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
Recall Notes:
Newmar recall no. Spec 07015. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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