NHTSA safety recall

Recall 21V088000 · manufacturer campaign 21V 041

Steering › Critical Fasteners — Newmar · reported 18 Feb 2021 · 253 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Dutch Star, King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering.

The risk

Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

On behalf of Newmar, Shyft Group Inc. will coordinate the recall repair and notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. The recall is expected to began April 19, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21V 041.

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.

NHTSA campaign
21V088000
Manufacturer campaign
21V 041
Filed by
Newmar Corporation
Report received
18 Feb 2021
Owners notified
16 Apr 2021
Potentially affected
253

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2020 Newmar Dutch Star 2021 Newmar Dutch Star 2022 Newmar Dutch Star 2020 Newmar Essex 2021 Newmar Essex 2022 Newmar Essex 2020 Newmar King Aire 2021 Newmar King Aire 2022 Newmar King Aire 2020 Newmar London Aire 2021 Newmar London Aire 2022 Newmar London Aire 2020 Newmar Mountain Aire 2021 Newmar Mountain Aire 2022 Newmar Mountain Aire

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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