2018 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 |
2018 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 |
2018 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2018 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for EQUIPMENT
2018 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2018 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2018 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS
2018 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2018 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
2018 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2018 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2018 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, CALIPER
2018 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2018 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, CALIPER
2018 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL
2018 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2018 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2018 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2018 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2018 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2018 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
2018 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
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