Newmar Corporation | NHTSA Recall #07V351000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V351000 by Newmar Corporation. Includes 84 affected units, STEERING GEAR FAILURE/SPARTAN/ZF, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motor homes built on spartan chassis, the steering gear assembly contains a spacer with incorrect dimensions. a spacer of insufficient height allows for excessive play in the return function of the recirculation balls and, as a consequence, there is a failure in the circulatory function of these balls.

Corrective Action

Newmar is working with spartan to replace the steering gear assembly free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V351000

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

Report Received Date: 2007-08-10T00:00:00

Subject: Steering gear failure/spartan/zf

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 84

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SPEC 07015

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain motor homes built on spartan chassis, the steering gear assembly contains a spacer with incorrect dimensions. a spacer of insufficient height allows for excessive play in the return function of the recirculation balls and, as a consequence, there is a failure in the circulatory function of these balls.

Consequence Summary: If the failure mode is allowed to continue, the final result will be interruption in the connection between the steering wheel and the wheels of the vehicle. the vehicle can no longer be steered and could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Newmar is working with spartan to replace the steering gear assembly free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-bc7c.hx7c_dwyu

NHTSA ID: 07V351000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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