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NHTSARecalled Feb 6, 2015 · #15V067000

Loose Steering Linkage Castlenuts

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 King Aire and Essex vehicles manufactured April 12, 2013, to October 18, 2013, and built on Spartan Chassis. In the affected vehicles, the steering linkage castlenuts may loosen without warning and the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks. If the steering linkage separates from the bell cranks, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Loose Steering Linkage Castlenuts
  • 2013-2014 King Aire and Essex
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Model numbers
2014 King
UPCs

What you should do

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect the steering linkage castle nuts and tighten them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

View the official CPSC notice