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22V-166 recall: Newmar

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.

This campaign

Campaign number
22V-166
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Component
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Report received
March 17, 2022

Rigs named in this campaign

NHTSA named these model years. A model year on this list is not proof your VIN is included.

The problem

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.

The safety risk

Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

The 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.

Dates

NHTSA received the report on March 17, 2022.

Owner notification letters were mailed on May 16, 2022.

What to do next

Check the VIN at NHTSA before you treat this campaign as yours. If the lookup shows this campaign for your VIN, call a dealer or the manufacturer named in the remedy.

Your rights with an open recall

If NHTSA shows this campaign for your VIN, these answers explain who pays and what to do if a dealer will not do the repair.

Source

This page uses the campaign text NHTSA published.

Look up 22V-166 at NHTSA

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