Newmar Recalls King Aire, Essex, and Mountain Aire Motorhomes for Axle Fastener Defect

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 King Aire and Essex vehicles, as well as model year 2016 Mountain Aire vehicles. The affected units were manufactured between March 13, 2014, and April 17, 2015. These vehicles are built on a Spartan Chassis and are affected by a defect in the fasteners that attach the stay rod (v-rod) to the rear drive axle.

The defect involves fasteners that may not have been installed with thread locker or tightened in the correct sequence. If these fasteners loosen, the stay rod may disconnect from the rear axle. This allows the rear axle to move freely, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

Spartan will notify owners on behalf of Newmar. Dealers will replace the fasteners using thread lock and tighten them in the proper sequence with required torque values at no charge. The recall began on July 13, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454.

The recalled product

Product

NEWMAR KING AIRE, ESSEX, MOUNTAIN AIRE

Brand

NEWMAR

Manufacturer

Newmar Corporation

Category

Vehicle — Motorhome

Hazard

• loss-of-control
• crash

Affected units

96

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