Newmar Corporation | NHTSA Recall #15V727000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V727000 by Newmar Corporation. Affecting model year 2012-2013 essex recreational vehicles manufactured march 22, 2011, to january 8, 2013, and 2012 king aire recreational vehicles manufactured march 22, 2011, to march 31, 2011, and built on a spartan motors chassis Includes 60 affected units, ABS Modulator Valve may Fracture due to Contact, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2012-2013 essex recreational vehicles manufactured march 22, 2011, to january 8, 2013, and 2012 king aire recreational vehicles manufactured march 22, 2011, to march 31, 2011, and built on a spartan motors chassis
Defect Summary
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 essex recreational vehicles manufactured march 22, 2011, to january 8, 2013, and 2012 king aire recreational vehicles manufactured march 22, 2011, to march 31, 2011, and built on a spartan motors chassis. due to contact with the steering relay rod, the abs modulator valve may fracture resulting in air not being applied to the affected wheel's air brakes.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners on newmar's behalf and spartan dealers will reorient the abs modulator valve and install spacers for additional clearance, free of charge. the recall began on november 30, 2015. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300, or spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. newmar's number for this recall is 13v 392.