Steering: columnRecall 15V-062 · 2015 Newmar Essex
Newmar Corporation recall 15V-062 covers 30 2015 Newmar Essex for a steering: column problem, reported to NHTSA on February 4, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V062000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Essex motorhomes manufactured March 13, 2014, to November 13, 2014, built on Spartan chassis. Due to the steering column having inadequate spline engagement at the steering gear, the steering shaft may disconnect or slip.
The risk
If the steering shaft disconnects or slips there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners on behalf of Newmar, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 13, 2014 to November 13, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.