Recall 03V-369: 2003–2004 Newmar Essex, 2002 Newmar Kountry Aire and 2 more
NEWMAR CORPORATION recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Oct 3, 2003, covering about 33 vehicles.
The problem
On certain motorhomes equipped with tuthill independent front suspensions, the defect is insufficient tightening torque of the steering knuckle carrier bolt that may result in separation of the steering knuckle from one of the control arms.
The risk
Should the steering knuckle carrier separate from the control arm, the operator could loose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
The fix
Tuthill will notify its customers and provide a retrofit kit p/n k704627 free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact tuthill transport technologies at 800-225-7824 (Ext. #390), spartan at 517-543-6400, or newmar at 574-773-7791.
Notes
Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | NEWMAR CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Suspension › Front › Control Arm |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 03V369000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Newmar Essex | 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Newmar Kountry Aire | 2002 | All years |
| Newmar London Aire | 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 2002, 2004 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 03V-369?
On certain motorhomes equipped with tuthill independent front suspensions, the defect is insufficient tightening torque of the steering knuckle carrier bolt that may result in separation of the steering knuckle from one of the control arms.
How is recall 03V-369 fixed?
Tuthill will notify its customers and provide a retrofit kit p/n k704627 free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact tuthill transport technologies at 800-225-7824 (Ext. #390), spartan at 517-543-6400, or newmar at 574-773-7791.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.