NHTSA campaign 15V067000

Newmar Corporation recall 15V067000

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.

Reported 02/06/2015

What can happen

If the steering linkage separates from the bell cranks, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Repair

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.

Components

  • Steering: Linkages

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.