Leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracketRecall 15V-375 · Newmar vehicles
Newmar Corporation recall 15V-375 covers 57 Newmar vehicles for a leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket problem, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V375000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Essex and King Aire vehicles manufactured March 26, 2014, to December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have tag axle suspension hangers that may move, allowing the tag axle assembly to shift off center.
The risk
If the tag axle moves off center, vehicle handling may suddenly be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Newmar has notified owners, and dealers will weld the tag axle suspension hangers to the chassis frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 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
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 26, 2014 to December 4, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.