2015 NEWMAR ESSEX RECALL - #17V195000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dutch Star, 2016-2018 Mountain Aire and London Aire, and 2012-2018 Essex and King Aire motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2015 NEWMAR ESSEX |
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| Manufacturer |
Newmar Corporation |
| Manufactured between |
4/29/2011 - 3/13/2017 |
| Recalled on |
3/23/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Newmar Corporation |
| Owners Notified on |
5/3/2017 |
| # Affected |
595 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
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| Description |
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dutch Star, 2016-2018 Mountain Aire and London Aire, and 2012-2018 Essex and King Aire motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering. |
| Consequences |
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, reinstall and torqued the ball joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 to locate a qualified service center or contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17004. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2015 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM, SPRINGS/BAGS
2015 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, QUICK RELEASE VALVE
2015 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2015 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
2015 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY, HANGER,BRACKET
2015 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2015 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
2015 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2015 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
2015 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
2015 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2015 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2015 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
2015 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STARTER ASSEMBLY
2015 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for EQUIPMENT
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