NHTSA Recall 05V324000: Linkages (steering)

NEWMAR CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on July 25, 2005, covering an estimated 87 vehicles. It affects 2005 Newmar Essex.

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

NHTSA campaign	05V324000
Manufacturer campaign	SPEC 05022
Component	STEERING › LINKAGES
Report received	July 25, 2005
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

On certain motor homes built on spartan chassis and equipped with i-shafts supplied by zf heavy duty steering, there is a potential for a failure of the fork/shaft connection. At the non-welded side of the i-shaft there is a universal joint. It is possible that the fork shaft connection could be lost.

Safety risk

Drivers will lose steerability of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.

Remedy

Newmar, with the assistance of spartan, intends to establish a program for remedying the defective i-shafts free of charge. Owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

Notes

Newmar recall no. Spec 05022.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 05V324000

Make and model	Model years
Newmar Essex	2005

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.