Newmar Essex recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 6, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Newmar Corporation recalls 2013–2014 Newmar Essex, King Aire

Recall number

15V067000

Brand / firm

Newmar

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 24 units

Why it was recalled

If the steering linkage separates from the bell cranks, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 King Aire and Essex vehicles manufactured April 12, 2013, to October 18, 2013, and built on Spartan Chassis. In the affected vehicles, the steering linkage castlenuts may loosen without warning and the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks.

What to do

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect the steering linkage castle nuts and tighten them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.