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.