NHTSA Campaign 21V822000
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Filed by Newmar Corporation.
NHTSA campaign 21V822000 covers 6 vehicles and concerns the steering:hydraulic power assist:pump. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Essex, 2020-2022 King Aire and London Aire motorhomes. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
- The risk
- A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- On behalf of Newmar Corporation, Shyft Group will inspect the pump serial number, and replace the power steering pump if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's 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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by 21V822000 (6)
Is my vehicle affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 21V822000. 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.