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