NEWMAR KING AIRE 2015: SUSPENSION:REAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V492000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR KING AIRE 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-08-05 2015-08-05 2015-08-05

Production Dates: 2014-03-07 - 2015-06-15

Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 82

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Newmar Corporation "Newmar" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Essex and King Aire vehicles manufactured March 7, 2014, to June 15, 2015, and 2016 Mountain Aire vehicles manufactured March 9, 2015, to June 5, 2015. The control module for the air suspension may experience a loss of power resulting in the air suspension not being able to achieve ride height.

Consequence

If the ride height of the suspension is less than specified ride height the vehicle may be difficult to control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners and Spartan Motors will repair the motor homes free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 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.