Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2017 Newmar King Aire
— Recall Campaign #16V715000
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Newmar King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motorhomes manufactured May 12, 2016, to August 23, 2016 and built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional loss of output power resulting in reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 12 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V715000
| Manufacturer: | Newmar Corporation |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 06, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V715000 |
| Units affected: | 12 |
- Description:
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Newmar King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motorhomes manufactured May 12, 2016, to August 23, 2016 and built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional loss of output power resulting in reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist.
- Consequeces:
- An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan Motors dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan Motors customer service at 1-800-543-4277 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 676.
- 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.