Steering: linkagesRecall 15V-067 · Newmar vehicles
Newmar Corporation recall 15V-067 covers 24 Newmar vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on February 6, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V067000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the steering linkage separates from the bell cranks, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
83%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 12, 2013 to October 18, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.