Vehicle recall 21V088000 · February 18, 2021
Newmar Dutch Star, Essex and 3 more models
The steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Dutch Star, King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering.
- Consequence
- Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- On behalf of Newmar, Shyft Group Inc. will coordinate the recall repair and notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. The recall is expected to began April 19, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21V 041.
- 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
- 21V088000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 18, 2021
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21V 041
- Owner notification
- April 16, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 253
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Critical fasteners; Suspension › Front
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 (2020-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020
- Newmar Essex (2020-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020
- Newmar King Aire (2020-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020
- Newmar London Aire (2020-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020
- Newmar Mountain Aire (2020-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020
Has your Newmar been repaired?
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