Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V653000 Reported December 12, 2013

Steering linkage castle nuts may be loose

Q: What is recall 13V653000?

NHTSA recall 13V653000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on December 12, 2013. It addresses: Steering linkage castle nuts may be loose. The recall affects approximately 47 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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 · N/A · 47 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13V653000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Newmar Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 12, 2013

Defect Summary

Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 motorhomes manufactured october 15, 2012, through june 20, 2013. in the affected vehicles, the castle nuts for the steering linkage ball joint fasteners, which mount to bell cranks, may be loose. if the castle nuts become completely loose, the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks without warning.

Safety Consequence

This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Newmar will notify owners and spartan dealers will replace the steering linkage fasteners, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. customers may contact newmar at 1-800-731-8300.

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 13V653000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
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 13V653000

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

What is recall 13V653000?

NHTSA recall 13V653000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on December 12, 2013. It addresses: Steering linkage castle nuts may be loose. The recall affects approximately 47 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Newmar Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V653000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.