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2007-2008 Newmar Dutch Star, Newmar Essex and others recall: non-powered axle assembly

Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall on October 14, 2015. It covers about 119 vehicles.

vehicles affected
119
reported
Oct 14, 2015
owners notified
Oct 29, 2015
related complaints
1

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Mountain Aire motorhomes manufactured October 16, 2006, to July 24, 2007, 2007-2008 Essex motorhomes manufactured November 1, 2006, to May 24, 2007 and 2007-2008 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured October 12, 2006, to June 29, 2007. The affected vehicles have tag axles with wheel bearings that may be adjusted too tight, resulting in their overheating during use.
Risk
If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
Remedy
Newmar will notfy owners, and Spartan dealers will check the wheel end bearings for appropriate end play, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300 or Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑4277. Newmar's recall number is 15V‑548.

Recall number 15V654000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about suspension problems.

Questions about recall 15V654000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2008 Newmar Dutch Star, Newmar Essex and others non-powered axle assembly?

Yes. Recall 15V654000, reported on October 14, 2015, covers about 119 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V654000?

Newmar will notfy owners, and Spartan dealers will check the wheel end bearings for appropriate end play, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300 or Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑4277. Newmar's recall number is 15V‑548.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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