Recall 15V829000
STEERING
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire, 1998-1999 London Aire, 2004 Essex and 1997-1998 Kountry Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.
Safety Consequence
A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 15V 633.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 1997 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE |
| 1997 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 1998 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 1998 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE |
| 1998 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 1998 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 1999 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 1999 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 1999 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2000 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2000 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2001 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2001 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2002 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2002 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2003 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2003 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2004 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2004 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2004 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2005 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2005 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.