NHTSA Recall 03V369000: Suspension: control arm
NEWMAR CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 33 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Newmar Essex.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V369000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM |
| Report received | October 3, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Should the steering knuckle carrier separate from the control arm, the operator could loose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V369000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Newmar Essex | 2003, 2004 |
| Newmar Kountry Aire | 2002 |
| Newmar London Aire | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 2002, 2004 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.