Recall
Newmar Essex — 15V067000
NHTSA ID
15V067000
Make
Newmar
Model
Essex
Years Affected
2014
Recall Date
2015-02-06
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Units Affected
24
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 King Aire and Essex vehicles manufactured April 12, 2013, to October 18, 2013, and built on Spartan Chassis. In the affected vehicles, the steering linkage castlenuts may loosen without warning and the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks.
Consequence
If the steering linkage separates from the bell cranks, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect the steering linkage castle nuts and tighten them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.