01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2022 Newmar London Aire recall campaigns
NHTSA 24V019000
- Component
- SEATS
- Report received
- January 17, 2024
- Potential units
- 160campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and 2016 London Aire motorhomes. The pedestal mounting plate may be improperly welded, causing the plate to separate and the seat assembly to loosen or detach. As such, these seat assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, ÂSeating Systems,", and number 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages.".
Why it matters: A loose or detached seat assembly increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for a missing weld, and replace the pedestal as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 608 RSB.
Owner notification: January 31, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
NHTSA 22V166000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- March 17, 2022
- Potential units
- 1,277campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: May 16, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
NHTSA 21V822000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- October 19, 2021
- Potential units
- 38campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Essex, 2020-2022 King Aire and London Aire motorhomes. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Why it matters: A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
On behalf of Newmar Corporation, Shyft Group will inspect the pump serial number, and replace the power steering pump if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Owner notification: November 22, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
NHTSA 21V088000
- Component
- STEERING, SUSPENSION
- Report received
- February 18, 2021
- Potential units
- 253campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: April 16, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH