| NHTSA Recall # | 118089 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 15V829000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 15V 633 |
| Manufacturer | Newmar Corporation |
| Supplier | NEWMAR |
| Brand | NEWMAR |
| Model | DUTCH STAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of notification | 04/01/16 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 05/01/97 |
| End date of manufacturing | 26/05/05 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 09/12/15 |
| Report created | 09/12/15 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 1920 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |