NHTSA recall 05V324000
Steering · Newmar Corporation
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: Drivers will lose steerability of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.
The fix: Newmar, with the assistance of spartan, intends to establish a program for remedying the defective i-shafts free of charge.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2005 Newmar Essex.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 05V324000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.