NHTSA Recall 15V067000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V067000; Date: Feb. 6, 2015
If the steering linkage separates from the bell cranks, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Newmar Essex; 2014 Newmar Essex; 2013 Newmar King Aire; 2014 Newmar King Aire
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 24
Recall Summary:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 king aire and essex vehicles manufactured April 12, 2013, to October 18, 2013, and built on spartan chassis. In the affected vehicles, the steering linkage castlenuts may loosen without warning and the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks.
How to Fix:
Newmar will notify owners, and spartan dealers will inspect the steering linkage castle nuts and tighten them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2015. Owners may contact newmar customer service 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: Feb 27, 2015
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