Steering: critical fastenersRecall 22V-166 · Newmar vehicles
Newmar Corporation recall 22V-166 covers 1,277 Newmar vehicles for a steering: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on March 17, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q1) shows 79% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V166000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 New Aire, Essex, King Aire, Ventana, Kountry Star, London Aire, Dutch Star and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The upper bolt connecting the steering column may not have been properly tightened, causing the nut to loosen off the bolt, potentially resulting in loss of steering control.
The risk
Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten the upper and lower bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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
79%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.