2013 Newmar Essex | 2012 Newmar Essex | 2012 Newmar King Aire — Suspension: front
Published November 3, 2015 · Recall initiated: November 3, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V727000, published November 3, 2015. Recalling firm: Newmar Corporation; 2013 Newmar Essex | 2012 Newmar Essex | 2012 Newmar King Aire — Suspension: front.
What's the hazard
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Essex recreational vehicles manufactured March 22, 2011, to January 8, 2013, and 2012 King Aire recreational vehicles manufactured March 22, 2011, to March 31, 2011, and built on a Spartan Motors chassis. Due to contact with the steering relay rod, the ABS modulator valve may fracture resulting in air not being applied to the affected wheel's air brakes.
What to do
Spartan will notify owners on Newmar's behalf and Spartan dealers will reorient the ABS modulator valve and install spacers for additional clearance, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300, or Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Newmar's number for this recall is 13V 392.
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Recall details
- Brand
- NEWMAR
- Model
- ESSEX
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Lot
- 2013 NEWMAR ESSEX | 2012 NEWMAR ESSEX | 2012 NEWMAR KING AIRE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Newmar Essex | 2012 Newmar Essex | 2012 Newmar King Aire — Suspension: front recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V727000 on November 3, 2015. Reported hazard: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Essex recreational vehicles manufactured March 22, 2011, to January 8, 2013, and 2012 King Aire recreational vehicles manufactured March 22, 2011, to March 31, 2011, and built on a Spartan Motors chassis. Due to contact with the steering relay rod, the ABS modulator valve may fracture resulting in air not being applied to the affected wheel's air brakes.
What should I do if I have this product?
Spartan will notify owners on Newmar's behalf and Spartan dealers will reorient the ABS modulator valve and install spacers for additional clearance, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300, or Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Newmar's number for this recall is 13V 392.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NEWMAR. Model: ESSEX.