NEWMAR ESSEX 2014: STEERING:LINKAGES
| Make : NEWMAR | Model : ESSEX | Year : 2014 |
| Build Dates : 2013-04-12 - 2013-10-18 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V067000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2015-02-27 | Date Received by ODI: 2015-02-06 | Date Added to Database: 2015-02-06 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 24 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
If the steering linkage separates from the bell cranks, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |
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