10 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2016-07-06
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 dutch star, mountain aire, london aire, essex, and king aire motorhomes manufactured december 4, 2015, to july 5, 2016. The affected vehicles have front fascia wood trim that may separate from the slide out and possibly contact the driver or a passenger.
Consequence
If the fascia separates and contacts the driver or a passenger, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will secure the trim with screws, free of charge. The recall began on august 16, 2016. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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.
DEFECT #2 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM
Posted on: 2016-10-19
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 king aire motorhomes manufactured january 22, 2016, to october 4, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with wabco onguard collision mitigation radar which may have been mounted upside down on the front lower bumper, resulting in decreased performance.
Consequence
If the collision mitigation radar has reduced performance, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will check the orientation of the onguard radar and, if necessary, correct the orientation, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin december 23, 2016. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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.
DEFECT #3 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Posted on: 2016-10-06
Description
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.
Consequence
An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #4 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM
Posted on: 2016-10-19
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 king aire motorhomes manufactured january 22, 2016, to october 4, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with wabco onguard collision mitigation radar which may have been mounted upside down on the front lower bumper, resulting in decreased performance.
Consequence
If the collision mitigation radar has reduced performance, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will check the orientation of the onguard radar and, if necessary, correct the orientation, free of charge. The recall began on december 14, 2016. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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.
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Posted on: 2017-04-06
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2017 king aire motorhomes. The seals on the headlight harness connectors may not be properly seated, allowing water to enter the connector. As a result, the glass dash display may switch to the turn signal camera mode causing the dash to show the turn signal side camera view over the speedometer and rpm displays.
Consequence
If the driver cannot see the speedometer and rpm displays, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reseat the seals as needed, free of charge. The recall began on april 21, 2017. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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.
DEFECT #6 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Posted on: 2016-10-06
Description
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.
Consequence
An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #7 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Posted on: 2017-03-23
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 dutch star, 2016-2018 mountain aire and london aire, and 2012-2018 essex and king aire motorhomes built on a spartan motors chassis. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (ifs) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
Consequence
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, reinstall and torqued the ball joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on may 3, 2017. Owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-4277 to locate a qualified service center or contact newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17004.
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.
DEFECT #8 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2017-12-20
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17v809-2309.pdf. These motorhomes are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on february 7, 2018. Owners may contact kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on product safety recall for more information or owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17e-062.
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.
DEFECT #9 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2017-12-26
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2018 bay star, bay star sport, canyon star, dutch star, essex, king aire, london aire, mountain aire, new aire, ventana and ventana le motorhomes. These vehicles may have a loose power connection at the automatic transfer switch (ats), possibly resulting in a build up of heat.
Consequence
The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electrical connection at the ats, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on february 5, 2018. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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.
DEFECT #10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2017-12-26
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2018 bay star, bay star sport, canyon star, dutch star, essex, king aire, london aire, mountain aire, new aire, ventana and ventana le motorhomes. These vehicles may have a loose power connection at the automatic transfer switch (ats), possibly resulting in a build up of heat.
Consequence
The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electrical connection at the ats, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on february 5, 2018. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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.