NHTSA Recall 21V088000
Filed by Newmar Corporation. Component: Steering. Reported 2021-02-18. An estimated 253 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Dutch Star, King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering.
Risk
Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
On behalf of Newmar, Shyft Group Inc. will coordinate the recall repair and notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. The recall is expected to began April 19, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21V 041.
Manufacturer campaign number: 21V 041
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2020 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2021 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2022 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2020 Newmar Essex
- 2021 Newmar Essex
- 2022 Newmar Essex
- 2020 Newmar King Aire
- 2021 Newmar King Aire
- 2022 Newmar King Aire
- 2020 Newmar London Aire
- 2021 Newmar London Aire
- 2022 Newmar London Aire
- 2020 Newmar Mountain Aire
- 2021 Newmar Mountain Aire
- 2022 Newmar Mountain Aire