NEWMAR ESSEX 2013: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V195000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR ESSEX 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-05-03 2017-03-22 2017-03-23

Production Dates: 2011-04-29 - 2017-03-13

Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17004

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 595

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Newmar Corporation "Newmar" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dutch Star, 2016-2018 Mountain Aire and London Aire, and 2012-2018 Essex and King Aire motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The ball joints on the independent front suspension "IFS" modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.

Consequence

A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, reinstall and torqued the ball joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 to locate a qualified service center or contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17004.

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.