NHTSA Recall 15V654000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V654000; Date: Oct. 14, 2015
If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Newmar Dutch Star; 2008 Newmar Dutch Star; 2007 Newmar Essex; 2008 Newmar Essex; 2007 Newmar Mountain Aire; 2008 Newmar Mountain Aire
Component: Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 119
Recall Summary:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 mountain aire motorhomes manufactured October 16, 2006, to July 24, 2007, 2007-2008 essex motorhomes manufactured November 1, 2006, to may 24, 2007 and 2007-2008 dutch star motorhomes manufactured October 12, 2006, to June 29, 2007. The affected vehicles have tag axles with wheel bearings that may be adjusted too tight, resulting in their overheating during use.
How to Fix:
Newmar will notfy owners, and spartan dealers will check the wheel end bearings for appropriate end play, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2015. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's recall number is 15v-548.
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: Oct 29, 2015
Also see: