Recall 08V-343: 2009 Newmar ALL Star ME, 2009 Newmar Dutch Aire DP and 4 more
NEWMAR CORPORATION recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Jul 25, 2008, covering about 64 vehicles.
The problem
Newmar is recalling certain motor homes built on spartan motor home chassis. Certain chassis fasteners may fracture resulting in poor handling of the vehicle, loss of steering, and/or reduced level of suspension performance.
The risk
Loss of steering will increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Newmar is working with spartan to have these motor homes inspected and the fasteners replaced as needed free of charge. Owners may contact spartan chassis at 1-800-543-4277 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
Notes
Customers may 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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | NEWMAR CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V343000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Newmar ALL Star ME | 2009 | All years |
| Newmar Dutch Aire DP | 2009 | All years |
| Newmar Dutch Star DP | 2009 | All years |
| Newmar Essex DP | 2009 | All years |
| Newmar Mountain Aire DP | 2009 | All years |
| Newmar Ventana DP | 2009 | 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 08V-343?
Newmar is recalling certain motor homes built on spartan motor home chassis. Certain chassis fasteners may fracture resulting in poor handling of the vehicle, loss of steering, and/or reduced level of suspension performance.
How is recall 08V-343 fixed?
Newmar is working with spartan to have these motor homes inspected and the fasteners replaced as needed free of charge. Owners may contact spartan chassis at 1-800-543-4277 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
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.