Newmar Essex, Newmar King Aire, model years 2013 to 2014. Filed by Newmar Corporation and reported to NHTSA on 12 December 2013. 47 vehicles potentially affected.
What the notice says 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 …
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What owners ask about this recall
- Which vehicles does recall 13V653 cover?
- Newmar Essex, Newmar King Aire, model years 2013-2014.
- What is wrong with them?
- 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.
- What can happen if it is not put right?
- This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Is there a fix yet?
- Yes, and it is free. 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 should I do now?
- Check your own vehicle by its VIN with NHTSA, which is the record to act on.
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What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.”
affected
in the notice
caught
| Campaign | 13V653 |
|---|---|
| Filed by | Newmar Corporation |
| System at fault | Steering |
| Reported to NHTSA | 12 December 2013 |
| Model years | 2013-2014 |
| Vehicles named | NEWMAR ESSEX, NEWMAR KING AIRE |
What the notice says today
The consequence
This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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 it said before
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This is one of 745 notices in the record whose component field names steering. Across that group the median wait before owners were written to was 39 days.
Last checked . No change has been recorded in the wording.
The models named here, across their whole recall history
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CarsMultiverse, recall 13V653, wording as read on 17 September 2026. https://carsmultiverse.com/recall/13v653/
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