NEWMAR ESSEX 2015: STEERING:COLUMN

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V062000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR ESSEX 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-02-26 2015-02-04 2015-02-04

Production Dates: 2014-03-13 - 2014-11-13

Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation

Component: STEERING:COLUMN

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 30

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Newmar Corporation "Newmar" is recalling certain model year 2015 Essex motorhomes manufactured March 13, 2014, to November 13, 2014, built on Spartan chassis. Due to the steering column having inadequate spline engagement at the steering gear, the steering shaft may disconnect or slip.

Consequence

If the steering shaft disconnects or slips there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners on behalf of Newmar, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

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.