| NHTSA Recall # | 111167 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 15V067000 |
| MFG Compaign # | |
| Manufacturer | Newmar Corporation |
| Supplier | NEWMAR |
| Brand | NEWMAR |
| Model | KING AIRE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Date of notification | 27/02/15 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 12/04/13 |
| End date of manufacturing | 18/10/13 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 06/02/15 |
| Report created | 06/02/15 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 24 |
| Defect summary | Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 king aire and essex vehicles manufactured april 12, 2013, to october 18, 2013, and built on spartan chassis. In the affected vehicles, the steering linkage castlenuts may loosen without warning and the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks. |
| Consequence summary | If the steering linkage separates from the bell cranks, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | Newmar will notify owners, and spartan dealers will inspect the steering linkage castle nuts and tighten them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began february 27, 2015. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. |
| 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). |