Vehicle recall 03V369000 · October 3, 2003
Newmar London Aire, Essex and 2 more models
On certain motorhomes equipped with tuthill independent front suspensions, the defect is insufficient tightening torque of the steering knuckle carrier bolt that may result in…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorhomes equipped with tuthill independent front suspensions, the defect is insufficient tightening torque of the steering knuckle carrier bolt that may result in separation of the steering knuckle from one of the control arms.
- Consequence
- Should the steering knuckle carrier separate from the control arm, the operator could loose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
- Remedy
- Tuthill will notify its customers and provide a retrofit kit p/n K704627 free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact tuthill transport technologies at 800-225-7824 (ext. #390), spartan at 517-543-6400, or newmar at 574-773-7791.
- Notes
- Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V369000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 3, 2003
- Filed by
- NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 33
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Newmar Essex (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Newmar Kountry Aire (2002): 2002
- Newmar London Aire (2001-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001
- Newmar Mountain Aire (2002, 2004): 2004, 2002
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