| NHTSA Recall # | 75072 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 08V427000 |
| MFG Compaign # | |
| Manufacturer | NEWMAR CORPORATION |
| Supplier | NEWMAR |
| Brand | NEWMAR |
| Model | KOUNTRY STAR DP |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Date of notification | 02/07/08 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 29/03/05 |
| End date of manufacturing | 11/04/06 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 22/08/08 |
| Report created | 22/08/08 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 274 |
| Defect summary | Newmar is recalling 274 my 2005 kountry star diesel pusher, northern star diesel pusher, and my 2006 ventana diesel pusher motor home. Specific inline power steering filters may become plugged, resulting in hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting. This hose separation would result in loss of steering fluid and loss of power steering assist. |
| Consequence summary | Loss of power steering assist would effectively increase the steering effort required and could lead to loss of vehicle control. |
| Corrective action | Newmar is working with daimler trucks and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or newmar at 574-773-7791. |
| Recall notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |