Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V324000 Reported July 25, 2005

I-shaft assembly can disconnect/spartan/zf

Q: What is recall 05V324000?

NHTSA recall 05V324000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on July 25, 2005. It addresses: I-shaft assembly can disconnect/spartan/zf. The recall affects approximately 87 vehicles , with the defect involving the Steering component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Newmar Corporation · Steering · 87 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05V324000

Manufacturer Campaign

SPEC 05022

Manufacturer

Newmar Corporation

Component

Steering

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 25, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain motor homes built on spartan chassis and equipped with i-shafts supplied by zf heavy duty steering, there is a potential for a failure of the fork/shaft connection. at the non-welded side of the i-shaft there is a universal joint. it is possible that the fork shaft connection could be lost.

Safety Consequence

Drivers will lose steerability of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.

Corrective Action

Newmar, with the assistance of spartan, intends to establish a program for remedying the defective i-shafts free of charge. owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Newmar Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 05V324000 or campaign SPEC 05022.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 05V324000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V324000?

NHTSA recall 05V324000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on July 25, 2005. It addresses: I-shaft assembly can disconnect/spartan/zf. The recall affects approximately 87 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Newmar Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V324000 or the manufacturer campaign number SPEC 05022. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.