Newmar Corporation | NHTSA Recall #16V414000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V414000 by Newmar Corporation. Affecting model year 2014-2016 dutch star motorhomes manufactured from june 5, 2014, through october 16, 2015, and built on a freightliner chassis Includes 510 affected units, Possible Steering Loss Due to Incorrect Spacer, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2014-2016 dutch star motorhomes manufactured from june 5, 2014, through october 16, 2015, and built on a freightliner chassis
Defect Summary
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 dutch star motorhomes manufactured from june 5, 2014, through october 16, 2015, and built on a freightliner chassis. in the affected vehicles, the steering box may have been manufactured with an incorrect spacer with insufficient height that can cause too much play, causing the connection to wear between the steering wheel and the front axle.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and freightliner dealers will inspect and replace the steering box if necessary, free of charge. note: owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. the recall began on july 14, 2016. owners may contact freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. newmar's number for this recall is 16v 366.