Report Date
Oct 19, 2021
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Affected Vehicles
8
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Essex, 2020-2022 King Aire and London Aire motorhomes. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Safety Consequence
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
On behalf of Newmar Corporation, Shyft Group will inspect the pump serial number, and replace the power steering pump if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2020 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
| 2020 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 2021 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2021 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
| 2021 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 2022 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
| 2022 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.