Recall 08V015000: 2004–2005 Newmar Mountain Aire and 2 other models

Report received

Jan 11, 2008

Manufacturer

Newmar corporation

Potentially affected

126vehicles

Model years

2004–2005

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain motor home chassis built on freightliner vcl or xc chassis and equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, these gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. This could potentially allow the recirculating balls to escape from the recirculating ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering.

Possible consequence

The operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs, or the need for more steering wheel adjustments while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. Loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Freightliner is conducting this recall (please see 07v-343) and will replace the steering gear free of charge. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or newmar at 574-773-7791.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2004 Newmar Dutch Star3 complaints
• 2005 Newmar Dutch Star5 complaints
• 2004 Newmar Essex0 complaints
• 2005 Newmar Essex0 complaints
• 2004 Newmar Mountain Aire7 complaints
• 2005 Newmar Mountain Aire4 complaints