Intermittent loss of power steering assist
Defect Summary
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 newmar king aire, essex, london aire, and mountain aire motorhomes manufactured may 12, 2016, to august 23, 2016 and built on a spartan motors chassis. the affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional loss of output power resulting in reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist.
Safety Consequence
An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and spartan motors dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. the recall began on october 26, 2016. owners may contact spartan motors customer service at 1-800-543-4277 or newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. newmar's number for this recall is 16v 676.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Newmar Corporation or involving Steering.
FAQ: Recall 16V715000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V715000?
NHTSA recall 16V715000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on October 6, 2016. It addresses: Intermittent loss of power steering assist. The recall affects approximately 12 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 16V715000 or the manufacturer campaign number 16V 676. 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.