Newmar recall: Steering
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Newmar Dutch Star 1997–2005
- Newmar Essex 2004
- Newmar Kountry Aire 1997–1998
- Newmar London Aire 1998–1999
- Newmar Mountain Aire 1997–2005
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V829000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 9, 2015
- Owners notified
- Jan 4, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,920
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 5, 1997 to May 26, 2005
- Part
- Steering
- Maker's own recall number
- 15V 633
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Newmar recall: Equipment Dec 15, 2017
- Newmar recall: Structure Jun 27, 2025
- Newmar recall: Seats Jan 17, 2024
- Newmar recall: Seats Apr 11, 2022
- Newmar recall: Steering Mar 17, 2022
- Newmar recall: Steering Oct 19, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.