The problem
On certain motor homes equipped with spartan steering columns, the steering column has an incorrect bushing that does not properly limit the travel of the steering column.
The risk
The reduced engagement of the column tubing may limit the driver's capability to control the steering increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the bushing to increase the length of the engagement between the steering column tubes free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact newmar at 574-773-7791.
Contacts
Newmar recall no. 06014. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Newmar dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 06V217000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.