Campaign 22V-166

Upper bolt connecting the steering column may not have been properly tightened, causing the nut to loosen off the bolt, potentially resulting in…

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Defect summary

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 New Aire, Essex, King Aire, Ventana, Kountry Star, London Aire, Dutch Star and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The upper bolt connecting the steering column may not have been properly tightened, causing the nut to loosen off the bolt, potentially resulting in loss of steering control.

Consequence

Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the upper and lower bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 22V166000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

8 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about steering on these vehicles: 6, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 22V-166
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
NewmarDutch Star2021 to 20222
NewmarEssex2021 to 20220
NewmarKing Aire2021 to 20220
NewmarKountry Star2021 to 20223
NewmarLondon Aire2021 to 20220
NewmarMountain Aire2021 to 20220
NewmarNEW Aire2021 to 20220
NewmarVentana2021 to 20221
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.