NHTSA Recall 17V195000: Suspension: control arm
Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 595 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Newmar Dutch Star.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V195000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 17004 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM |
| Report received | March 22, 2017 |
| Owner notification | May 3, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dutch Star, 2016-2018 Mountain Aire and London Aire, and 2012-2018 Essex and King Aire motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
Safety risk
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, reinstall and torqued the ball joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 to locate a qualified service center or contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17004.
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 17V195000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Newmar Dutch Star | 2017, 2018 |
| Newmar Essex | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Newmar King Aire | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Newmar London Aire | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
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.