Newmar Corporation | NHTSA Recall #17V195000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V195000 by Newmar Corporation. Affecting 2017-2018 dutch star, 2016-2018 mountain aire and london aire, and 2012-2018 essex and king aire motorhomes built on a spartan motors chassis Includes 595 affected units, Loose Ball Joints may cause Loss of Steering, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2017-2018 dutch star, 2016-2018 mountain aire and london aire, and 2012-2018 essex and king aire motorhomes built on a spartan motors chassis
Defect Summary
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 dutch star, 2016-2018 mountain aire and london aire, and 2012-2018 essex and king aire motorhomes built on a spartan motors chassis. the ball joints on the independent front suspension (ifs) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, reinstall and torqued the ball joints, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on may 3, 2017. owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-4277 to locate a qualified service center or contact newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. newmar's number for this recall is 17004.