Newmar recall: Steering
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Dutch Star, King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering.
What could happen
Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
On behalf of Newmar, Shyft Group Inc. will coordinate the recall repair and notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. The recall is expected to began April 19, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21V 041.
Vehicles covered
- Newmar Dutch Star 2020–2022
- Newmar Essex 2020–2022
- Newmar King Aire 2020–2022
- Newmar London Aire 2020–2022
- Newmar Mountain Aire 2020–2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V088000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 18, 2021
- Owners notified
- Apr 16, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 253
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Critical fasteners; Suspension › Front
- Maker's own recall number
- 21V 041
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: Structure Jun 27, 2025
- Newmar recall: Seats Jan 17, 2024
- Newmar recall: Equipment Aug 4, 2022
- 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.