Recall 15V829000: 1997–2005 Newmar Mountain Aire and 4 other models
- Report received
- Dec 9, 2015
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Potentially affected
- 1,920vehicles
- Model years
- 1997–2005
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
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire, 1998-1999 London Aire, 2004 Essex and 1997-1998 Kountry Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.
Possible consequence
A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 15V 633.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1997 Newmar Dutch Star3 complaints
- 1998 Newmar Dutch Star10 complaints
- 1999 Newmar Dutch Star23 complaints
- 2000 Newmar Dutch Star33 complaints
- 2001 Newmar Dutch Star8 complaints
- 2002 Newmar Dutch Star3 complaints
- 2003 Newmar Dutch Star4 complaints
- 2004 Newmar Dutch Star3 complaints
- 2005 Newmar Dutch Star5 complaints
- 2004 Newmar Essex0 complaints
- 1997 Newmar Kountry Aire5 complaints
- 1998 Newmar Kountry Aire1 complaints
- 1998 Newmar London Aire0 complaints
- 1999 Newmar London Aire0 complaints
- 1997 Newmar Mountain Aire0 complaints
- 1998 Newmar Mountain Aire2 complaints
- 1999 Newmar Mountain Aire1 complaints
- 2000 Newmar Mountain Aire7 complaints
- 2001 Newmar Mountain Aire5 complaints
- 2002 Newmar Mountain Aire8 complaints
- 2003 Newmar Mountain Aire10 complaints
- 2004 Newmar Mountain Aire7 complaints
- 2005 Newmar Mountain Aire4 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.