Newmar Corporation | NHTSA Recall #15V654000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V654000 by Newmar Corporation. Affecting model year 2007-2008 mountain aire motorhomes manufactured october 16, 2006, to july 24, 2007, 2007-2008 essex motorhomes manufactured november 1, 2006, to may 24, 2007 and 2007-2008 dutch star motorhomes manufactured october 12, 2006, to june 29, 2007 Includes 119 affected units, Wheel Bearings may Overheat, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2007-2008 mountain aire motorhomes manufactured october 16, 2006, to july 24, 2007, 2007-2008 essex motorhomes manufactured november 1, 2006, to may 24, 2007 and 2007-2008 dutch star motorhomes manufactured october 12, 2006, to june 29, 2007
Defect Summary
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 mountain aire motorhomes manufactured october 16, 2006, to july 24, 2007, 2007-2008 essex motorhomes manufactured november 1, 2006, to may 24, 2007 and 2007-2008 dutch star motorhomes manufactured october 12, 2006, to june 29, 2007. the affected vehicles have tag axles with wheel bearings that may be adjusted too tight, resulting in their overheating during use.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notfy owners, and spartan dealers will check the wheel end bearings for appropriate end play, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on october 29, 2015. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. newmar's recall number is 15v-548.