Newmar Corporation | NHTSA Recall #05V324000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V324000 by Newmar Corporation. Includes 87 affected units, I-SHAFT ASSEMBLY CAN DISCONNECT/SPARTAN/ZF, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motor homes built on spartan chassis and equipped with i-shafts supplied by zf heavy duty steering, there is a potential for a failure of the fork/shaft connection. at the non-welded side of the i-shaft there is a universal joint. it is possible that the fork shaft connection could be lost.

Corrective Action

Newmar, with the assistance of spartan, intends to establish a program for remedying the defective i-shafts free of charge. owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V324000

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

Report Received Date: 2005-07-25T00:00:00

Subject: I-shaft assembly can disconnect/spartan/zf

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 87

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SPEC 05022

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain motor homes built on spartan chassis and equipped with i-shafts supplied by zf heavy duty steering, there is a potential for a failure of the fork/shaft connection. at the non-welded side of the i-shaft there is a universal joint. it is possible that the fork shaft connection could be lost.

Consequence Summary: Drivers will lose steerability of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.

Corrective Action: Newmar, with the assistance of spartan, intends to establish a program for remedying the defective i-shafts free of charge. owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V324000

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Created At: 1742808662

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