NHTSA Campaign 21V822000

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

Issued by Newmar Corporation · Reported Oct 19, 2021 · 38 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Essex, 2020-2022 King Aire and London Aire motorhomes. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Consequence

A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

On behalf of Newmar Corporation, Shyft Group will inspect the pump serial number, and replace the power steering pump if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
NEWMAR ESSEX 2020 38
NEWMAR ESSEX 2021 38
NEWMAR KING AIRE 2020 38
NEWMAR KING AIRE 2021 38
NEWMAR KING AIRE 2022 38
NEWMAR LONDON AIRE 2020 38
NEWMAR LONDON AIRE 2021 38
NEWMAR LONDON AIRE 2022 38

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V822000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.