Newmar recall: Steering
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kountry Star and 2021 Ventana motorhomes. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
What could happen
Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 9, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is FL-888.
Vehicles covered
- Newmar Kountry Star 2021–2022
- Newmar Ventana 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V542000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 20, 2021
- Owners notified
- Feb 9, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 11
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-888
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.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Newmar recall: Equipment Aug 4, 2022
- Newmar recall: Seats Apr 11, 2022
- Newmar recall: Steering Mar 17, 2022
- Newmar recall: Equipment Jul 27, 2021
- Newmar recall: Exterior lighting Feb 17, 2021
- Newmar recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Feb 12, 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.