NHTSA Recall 08V427000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V427000; Date: Aug. 22, 2008
Loss of power steering assist would effectively increase the steering effort required and could lead to loss of vehicle control.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Newmar Kountry Star Dp; 2006 Newmar Kountry Star Dp; 2005 Newmar Northern Star Dp; 2006 Newmar Ventana Dp
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 274
Recall Summary:
Newmar is recalling 274 my 2005 kountry star diesel pusher, northern star diesel pusher, and my 2006 ventana diesel pusher motor home. Specific inline power steering filters may become plugged, resulting in hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting. This hose separation would result in loss of steering fluid and loss of power steering assist.
How to Fix:
Newmar is working with daimler trucks and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or newmar at 574-773-7791.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 2, 2008
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