---
title: "17V-195 recall: Newmar"
kind: "recall"
source: "nhtsa"
campaignId: "17V-195"
url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-195"
markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-195.md"
---

# 17V-195 recall: Newmar

These are official NHTSA recalls. A model year on a campaign is not proof a VIN is included. Owner reports are not included.

**Campaign:** 17V-195
**Manufacturer:** Newmar Corporation
**Component:** SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
**Filed:** March 22, 2017
**NHTSA:** https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V195

## The problem

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dutch Star, 2016-2018 Mountain Aire and London Aire, and 2012-2018 Essex and King Aire motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis.  The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.

## The safety risk

A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

## The remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, reinstall and torqued the ball joints, as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began on May 3, 2017.  Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 to locate a qualified service center or contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791.  Newmar's number for this recall is 17004.


## Rigs named in this campaign

A model year on this list is not proof a VIN is included.

- 2018 Newmar Dutch Star: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/newmar/dutch-star/2018) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/newmar/dutch-star/2018.md)
- 2018 Newmar King Aire: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/newmar/king-aire/2018) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/newmar/king-aire/2018.md)
- 2018 Newmar Mountain Aire: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/newmar/mountain-aire/2018) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/newmar/mountain-aire/2018.md)


HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-195