The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V654000·Announced 2015-10-14

Newmar Recalls 2007-2008 Motorhomes Due to Wheel Bearing Fire Risk

Newmar is recalling 119 model year 2007-2008 motorhomes because tight wheel bearings may overheat and cause a fire.

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 (wheel bearings) that poses a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property damage potential.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Mountain Aire, Essex, and Dutch Star motorhomes. The affected vehicles were manufactured between October 2006 and July 2007. The recall involves 119 vehicles in total.

The defect involves tag axles with wheel bearings that may be adjusted too tight. This condition can cause the bearings to overheat during use, which increases the risk of a wheel end fire.

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will check the wheel end bearings for appropriate end play and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, MOUNTAIN AIRE, ESSEX
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
119

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 (3)

  • DUTCH STAR
  • MOUNTAIN AIRE
  • ESSEX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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