Newmar Corporation | NHTSA Recall #08V427000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V427000 by Newmar Corporation. Includes 274 affected units, POWER STEERING FILTER PLUGS/FREIGHTLINER, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Newmar is recalling 274 my 2005 kountry star diesel pusher, northern star diesel pusher, and my 2006 ventana diesel pusher motor home. specific inline power steering filters may become plugged, resulting in hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting. this hose separation would result in loss of steering fluid and loss of power steering assist.

Corrective Action

Newmar is working with daimler trucks and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or newmar at 574-773-7791.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V427000

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

Report Received Date: 2008-08-22T00:00:00

Subject: Power steering filter plugs/freightliner

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 274

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Newmar is recalling 274 my 2005 kountry star diesel pusher, northern star diesel pusher, and my 2006 ventana diesel pusher motor home. specific inline power steering filters may become plugged, resulting in hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting. this hose separation would result in loss of steering fluid and loss of power steering assist.

Consequence Summary: Loss of power steering assist would effectively increase the steering effort required and could lead to loss of vehicle control.

Corrective Action: Newmar is working with daimler trucks and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or newmar at 574-773-7791.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-tmap_68ga_d4g9

NHTSA ID: 08V427000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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