NHTSA Campaign 15V062000
STEERING:COLUMN
Filed by Newmar Corporation.
NHTSA campaign 15V062000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the steering:column. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Essex motorhomes manufactured March 13, 2014, to November 13, 2014, built on Spartan chassis. Due to the steering column having inadequate spline engagement at the steering gear, the steering shaft may disconnect or slip.
- The risk
- If the steering shaft disconnects or slips there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Spartan will notify owners on behalf of Newmar, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. 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.
Reported April 2, 2015
Vehicles covered by 15V062000 (1)
Newmar (1)
Is my vehicle affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 15V062000. It does not mean your individual vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and vehicles either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the vehicle's age or mileage.