NHTSA Recall 13V653000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V653000; Date: Dec. 12, 2013
This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Newmar Essex; 2014 Newmar Essex; 2013 Newmar King Aire; 2014 Newmar King Aire
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 47
Recall Summary:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 motorhomes manufactured October 15, 2012, through June 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the castle nuts for the steering linkage ball joint fasteners, which mount to bell cranks, may be loose. If the castle nuts become completely loose, the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks without warning.
How to Fix:
Newmar will notify owners and spartan dealers will replace the steering linkage fasteners, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Customers may contact newmar at 1-800-731-8300.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 16, 2014
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