NHTSARecalled Oct 14, 2015 · #15V654000
Wheel Bearings may Overheat
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Mountain Aire motorhomes manufactured October 16, 2006, to July 24, 2007, 2007-2008 Essex motorhomes manufactured November 1, 2006, to May 24, 2007 and 2007-2008 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured October 12, 2006, to June 29, 2007. The affected vehicles have tag axles with wheel bearings that may be adjusted too tight, resulting in their overheating during use. If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
Product details
- Product
- Wheel Bearings may Overheat
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Model numbers
- 2008 Mountain, 2008 Essex, 2008 Dutch
- UPCs
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What you should do
Newmar will notfy owners, and Spartan dealers will check the wheel end bearings for appropriate end play, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's recall number is 15V-548.