2015 Newmar Essex | 2014 Newmar Essex | 2015 Newmar Mountain Aire | 2015 Newmar London Aire — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Published May 10, 2016 · Recall initiated: May 10, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V280000, published May 10, 2016. Recalling firm: Newmar Corporation; 2015 Newmar Essex | 2014 Newmar Essex | 2015 Newmar Mountain Aire | 2015 Newmar London Aire — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections.
What's the hazard
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Essex, and 2015 Mountain Aire and London Aire motorhomes manufactured from May 20, 2013, through April 09, 2015. These vehicles are built on Freightliner rear engine chassis that have 18,000lb or 20,000lb-capacity front axles. In these motorhomes, the power steering fluid temperature may exceed the power steering hose material rating, subsequently causing the hoses to fail, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering.
What to do
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will replace the power steering hose with a higher temperature rated one, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2016. Owners may contact Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V-121.
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Recall details
- Brand
- NEWMAR
- Model
- ESSEX
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Lot
- 2015 NEWMAR ESSEX | 2014 NEWMAR ESSEX | 2015 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2015 NEWMAR LONDON AIRE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Newmar Essex | 2014 Newmar Essex | 2015 Newmar Mountain Aire | 2015 Newmar London Aire — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V280000 on May 10, 2016. Reported hazard: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Essex, and 2015 Mountain Aire and London Aire motorhomes manufactured from May 20, 2013, through April 09, 2015. These vehicles are built on Freightliner rear engine chassis that have 18,000lb or 20,000lb-capacity front axles. In these motorhomes, the power steering fluid temperature may exceed the power steering hose material rating, subsequently causing the hoses to fail, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering.
What should I do if I have this product?
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will replace the power steering hose with a higher temperature rated one, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2016. Owners may contact Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V-121.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NEWMAR. Model: ESSEX.