Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V166000 Reported March 17, 2022

Bolt on steering column not tightened properly

Q: What is recall 22V166000?

NHTSA recall 22V166000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on March 17, 2022. It addresses: Bolt on steering column not tightened properly. The recall affects approximately 1,277 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 · 1,277 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

22V166000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Newmar Corporation

Component

Steering

Vehicles Affected

1,277

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 17, 2022

Completion Rate

86.22

Defect Summary

Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 new aire, essex, king aire, ventana, kountry star, london aire, dutch star and mountain aire motorhomes. the upper bolt connecting the steering column may not have been properly tightened, causing the nut to loosen off the bolt, potentially resulting in loss of steering control.

Safety Consequence

Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and tighten the upper and lower bolts as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on may 16, 2022. owners may contact newmar's customer service 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 22V166000 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 22V166000

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

What is recall 22V166000?

NHTSA recall 22V166000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on March 17, 2022. It addresses: Bolt on steering column not tightened properly. The recall affects approximately 1,277 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 22V166000 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.