Recall 15V829000 — STEERING Defect in 1997-2005 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,920 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15V829000 |
| Manufacturer | Newmar Corporation |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,920 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1997 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE, 1997 NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE, 1997 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, 1998 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, 1998 NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE, 1998 NEWMAR LONDON AIRE, 1998 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE, 1999 NEWMAR LONDON AIRE, 1999 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, 1999 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE, 2000 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, 2000 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE, 2001 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE, 2001 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, 2002 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE, 2002 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, 2003 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE, 2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, 2004 NEWMAR ESSEX, 2004 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE, 2004 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, 2005 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE, 2005 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
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Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 22V749000 | 2023 NEWMAR SUPER STAR | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 179 | |
| 22V748000 | 2023 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 32 |