NHTSARecalled Mar 22, 2017 · #17V195000
Loose Ball Joints may cause Loss of Steering
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Loose Ball Joints may cause Loss of Steering
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
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What you should do
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.