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SevereNHTSA·15V829000·Announced 2015-12-09

Newmar Recalls Motorhomes Due to Steering Gear Bracket Crack Risk

Newmar is recalling specific model year 1997-2005 motorhomes because a steering gear mounting bracket may crack, potentially causing a loss of steering ability.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 gear mounting bracket) that may cause a loss of steering ability, which increases the risk of a crash. This aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (implied by crash risk).

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation 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, which can cause a loss of steering ability.

A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash. 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. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE, LONDON AIRE, MOUNTAIN AIRE, DUTCH STAR
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
1,920

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 (5)

  • KOUNTRY AIRE
  • LONDON AIRE
  • MOUNTAIN AIRE
  • DUTCH STAR
  • ESSEX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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