NHTSA Recall 15V411000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V411000; Date: Jun. 30, 2015
If the fasteners loosen, the stay rod may disconnect from the rear axle, allowing the rear axle to move freely, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Newmar Essex; 2016 Newmar Essex; 2015 Newmar King Aire; 2016 Newmar King Aire; 2016 Newmar Mountain Aire
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 96
Recall Summary:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 king aire and essex vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2014, and may 13, 2015, and model year 2016 mountain aire vehicles manufactured from March 17, 2015, through April 17, 2015. The affected vehicles, built on a spartan chassis, have fasteners that attach the stay rod (v-rod) to the rear drive axle that may not have been installed with thread locker or tightened in the correct sequence.
How to Fix:
Spartan will notify owners on behalf of newmar, and dealers will replace the fasteners using thread lock, tightening them in the proper sequence and with the required torque values, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2015. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454.
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: Jul 13, 2015
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