Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motor Homes Built On Spartan Chassis, The Steering Gear Assembly Contains A Spacer With Incorrect Dimensions. A Spacer Of Insufficient Height Allows For Excessive Play In The Return FunCTIon Of The Recirculation Balls And, As A Consequence, There Is A Failure In The Circulatory FunCTIon Of These Balls.
Make Of Vehicle
NEWMAR
Model Of Vehicle
LONDON AIRE
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
07V351000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
If The Failure Mode Is Allowed To Continue, The Final Result Will Be Interruption In The ConneCTIon Between The Steering Wheel And The Wheels Of The Vehicle. The Vehicle Can No Longer Be Steered And Could Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Newmar Is Working With Spartan To Replace The Steering Gear Assembly Free Of Charge. The Manufacturer Has Not Yet Provided An Owner Notification Schedule. Owners May Contact Spartan At 1-517-543-6400 Or Newmar At 1-574-773-7791.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
84
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Date Report Received
20070810
Make Campaign Number
SPEC 07015