Newmar Corporation | NHTSA Recall #13V653000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V653000 by Newmar Corporation. Affecting model year 2013-2014 motorhomes manufactured october 15, 2012, through june 20, 2013 Includes 47 affected units, Steering Linkage Castle Nuts may be Loose, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2013-2014 motorhomes manufactured october 15, 2012, through june 20, 2013
Defect Summary
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 motorhomes manufactured october 15, 2012, through june 20, 2013. in the affected vehicles, the castle nuts for the steering linkage ball joint fasteners, which mount to bell cranks, may be loose. if the castle nuts become completely loose, the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks without warning.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners and spartan dealers will replace the steering linkage fasteners, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. customers may contact newmar at 1-800-731-8300.