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NHTSA Recall 15V829000: Steering

Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,920 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Newmar Dutch Star.

1,920
vehicles potentially affected
5
models affected
2016
owners notified (January 4)
NHTSA campaign15V829000
Manufacturer campaign15V 633
ComponentSTEERING
Report receivedDecember 9, 2015
Owner notificationJanuary 4, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire, 1998-1999 London Aire, 2004 Essex and 1997-1998 Kountry Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.

Safety risk

A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 15V 633.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 15V829000

Make and modelModel years
Newmar Dutch Star1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Newmar Essex2004
Newmar Kountry Aire1997, 1998
Newmar London Aire1998, 1999
Newmar Mountain Aire1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 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.