Vehicle recall 07V351000 · August 10, 2007
Newmar Essex and London Aire
On certain motor homes built on spartan chassis, the steering gear assembly contains a spacer with incorrect dimensions.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motor homes built on spartan chassis, the steering gear assembly contains a spacer with incorrect dimensions. A spacer of insufficient height allows for excessive play in the return function of the recirculation balls and, as a consequence, there is a failure in the circulatory function of these balls.
- Consequence
- If the failure mode is allowed to continue, the final result will be interruption in the connection between the steering wheel and the wheels of the vehicle. The vehicle can no longer be steered and could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar is working with spartan to replace the steering gear assembly free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
- Notes
- Newmar recall no. Spec 07015.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V351000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 10, 2007
- Filed by
- NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- SPEC 07015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 84
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
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 (2005): 2005
- Newmar London Aire (2005): 2005
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