Recall 15V654000: 2007–2008 Newmar Dutch Star, 2007–2008 Newmar Essex, 2007–2008 Newmar Mountain Aire
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 14, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 119
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
The fix
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2007 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2008 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2007 Newmar Essex
- 2008 Newmar Essex
- 2007 Newmar Mountain Aire
- 2008 Newmar Mountain Aire
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V654000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 15V-548
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Owner letters
- Oct 29, 2015
- Components
- Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly (Suspension)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology