Vehicle recall 15V829000 · December 9, 2015

Newmar Dutch Star, Mountain Aire and 3 more models

The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire, 1998-1999 London Aire, 2004 Essex and 1997-1998 Kountry Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.
Consequence: A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 15V 633.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 15V829000
Reported to NHTSA: December 9, 2015
Filed by: Newmar Corporation
Manufacturer campaign: 15V 633
Owner notification: January 4, 2016
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,920
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering

Recall 15V829000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Newmar Dutch Star (1997-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
Newmar Essex (2004): 2004
Newmar Kountry Aire (1997-1998): 1998, 1997
Newmar London Aire (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
Newmar Mountain Aire (1997-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997

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