NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE 2005: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V829000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE 2005
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-01-04 2015-12-09 2015-12-09

Production Dates: 1997-01-05 - 2005-05-26

Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15V 633

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1920

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Newmar Corporation "Newmar" is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire, 1998-1999 London Aire, 2004 Essex and 1997-1998 Kountry Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.

Consequence

A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 15V 633.

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.