NHTSA Recall 22V166000: Critical fasteners (steering)
Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,277 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Newmar Dutch Star.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V166000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Report received | March 17, 2022 |
| Owner notification | May 16, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 New Aire, Essex, King Aire, Ventana, Kountry Star, London Aire, Dutch Star and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The upper bolt connecting the steering column may not have been properly tightened, causing the nut to loosen off the bolt, potentially resulting in loss of steering control.
Safety risk
Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the upper and lower bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V166000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Newmar Dutch Star | 2021, 2022 |
| Newmar Essex | 2021, 2022 |
| Newmar King Aire | 2021, 2022 |
| Newmar Kountry Star | 2021, 2022 |
| Newmar London Aire | 2021, 2022 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 2021, 2022 |
| Newmar New Aire | 2021, 2022 |
| Newmar Ventana | 2021, 2022 |
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.