Wheel bearings may overheat
Defect Summary
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 mountain aire motorhomes manufactured october 16, 2006, to july 24, 2007, 2007-2008 essex motorhomes manufactured november 1, 2006, to may 24, 2007 and 2007-2008 dutch star motorhomes manufactured october 12, 2006, to june 29, 2007. the affected vehicles have tag axles with wheel bearings that may be adjusted too tight, resulting in their overheating during use.
Safety Consequence
If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notfy owners, and spartan dealers will check the wheel end bearings for appropriate end play, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on october 29, 2015. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. newmar's recall number is 15v-548.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Newmar Corporation or involving Suspension.
FAQ: Recall 15V654000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V654000?
NHTSA recall 15V654000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on October 14, 2015. It addresses: Wheel bearings may overheat. The recall affects approximately 119 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Newmar Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V654000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15V-548. 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.