Vehicle recall 21V822000 · October 19, 2021
Newmar King Aire, London Aire and 1 more model
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V822000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 19, 2021
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21V-752
- Owner notification
- November 22, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 38
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
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 (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
- Newmar King Aire (2020-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020
- Newmar London Aire (2020-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020
Has your Newmar been repaired?
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