NHTSA recall 16V280000
Steering · Newmar Corporation
Details
What's wrong: These vehicles are built on freightliner rear engine chassis that have 18,000lb or 20,000lb-capacity front axles. In these motorhomes, the power steering fluid temperature may exceed the power steering hose material rating, subsequently causing the hoses to fail, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering.
Why it matters: Loss of power steering assist would result in increased difficulty to steer the vehicle in either direction at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Newmar will notify owners, and freightliner dealers will replace the power steering hose with a higher temperature rated one, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2016.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2014 Newmar Essex, 2015 Newmar Essex, 2015 Newmar London Aire, 2015 Newmar Mountain Aire.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V280000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.