| Make : NEWMAR | Model : ESSEX | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20040127 - 20040902 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V324000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050725 | Date Added to Database: 20050720 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NEWMAR CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NEWMAR CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SPEC 05022 | ||
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 87 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
DRIVERS WILL LOSE STEERABILITY OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Remedy:
NEWMAR, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF SPARTAN, INTENDS TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM FOR REMEDYING THE DEFECTIVE I-SHAFTS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400 OR NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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