Recall 22V166000 — STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS Defect in 2021-2022 NEWMAR VENTANA
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,277 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 22V166000 |
| Manufacturer | Newmar Corporation |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,277 |
| Component | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2021 NEWMAR VENTANA, 2021 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, 2021 NEWMAR NEW AIRE, 2021 NEWMAR LONDON AIRE, 2021 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR, 2021 NEWMAR KING AIRE, 2021 NEWMAR ESSEX, 2021 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE, 2022 NEWMAR NEW AIRE, 2022 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, 2022 NEWMAR KING AIRE, 2022 NEWMAR ESSEX, 2022 NEWMAR LONDON AIRE, 2022 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE, 2022 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR, 2022 NEWMAR VENTANA
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Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 New Aire, Essex, King Aire, Ventana, Kountry Star, London Aire, Dutch Star and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The upper bolt connecting the steering column may not have been properly tightened, causing the nut to loosen off the bolt, potentially resulting in loss of steering control.
Safety Consequence
Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the upper and lower bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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