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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V715📅 Oct 6, 2016

2017 Newmar Essex & 2017 Newmar King Aire + 2 more recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Newmar King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motorhomes manufactured May 12, 2016, to August 23, 2016 and built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional loss of output power resulting in reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist.

💥 The risk

An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan Motors dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan Motors customer service at 1-800-543-4277 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 676.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V715000
Manufacturer recall #
16V 676
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Vehicles affected
12
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Owner phone
1-800-543-4277
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 26, 2016
Built
May 12, 2016 – Aug 23, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V715 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V715?

2017 Newmar Essex & 2017 Newmar King Aire + 2 more. 12 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Newmar dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-543-4277.