The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V653000·Announced 2013-12-12

Newmar Recalls 2013-2014 King Aire and Essex Motorhomes for Steering Defect

Newmar is recalling 2013-2014 King Aire and Essex motorhomes because loose steering linkage fasteners may cause a loss of steering, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering linkage separation) that may cause a loss of steering and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 King Aire and Essex motorhomes manufactured between October 15, 2012, and June 20, 2013. The recall addresses a defect in the steering linkage ball joint fasteners, specifically the castle nuts that mount to bell cranks. These nuts may be loose, and if they become completely loose, the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks without warning.

This defect may cause a loss of steering, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will replace the steering linkage fasteners free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Customers may contact Newmar at 1-800-731-8300 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR ESSEX, KING AIRE
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
47

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • ESSEX
  • KING AIRE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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