2012 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE RECALL - #18V198000
RECALL FOR STEERING : HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST : HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Newmar Ventana, 2011-2017 Newmar Dutch Star, and 2011-2014 Newmar Mountain Aire vehicles, built on Freightliner XBR chassis and equipped with Cummins ISL engines. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE |
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| Manufacturer |
Newmar Corporation |
| Manufactured between |
6/14/2010 - 5/10/2016 |
| Recalled on |
3/29/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Newmar Corporation |
| Owners Notified on |
5/24/2018 |
| # Affected |
2,139 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
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| Description |
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Newmar Ventana, 2011-2017 Newmar Dutch Star, and 2011-2014 Newmar Mountain Aire vehicles, built on Freightliner XBR chassis and equipped with Cummins ISL engines. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak. |
| Consequences |
If the power steering hose contacts the power stud causing a power steering fluid leak, additional steering effort may be needed increasing the risk of a crash or an electrical arc may occur, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is FL-762. |
| 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 |
2012 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2012 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2012 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL
2012 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2012 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2012 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2012 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE Recall for EQUIPMENT
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