NHTSA Recall 16V715000: Pump (steering)
Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Newmar Essex.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V715000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 16V 676 |
| Component | STEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST › PUMP |
| Report received | October 6, 2016 |
| Owner notification | October 26, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Newmar King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motorhomes manufactured May 12, 2016, to August 23, 2016 and built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional loss of output power resulting in reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist.
Safety risk
An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan Motors dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan Motors customer service at 1-800-543-4277 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 676.
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 16V715000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Newmar Essex | 2017 |
| Newmar King Aire | 2017 |
| Newmar London Aire | 2017 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 2017 |
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.