Newmar Essex (2014-2015): Suspension
Recall 14V620000 · Oct 6, 2014 · Newmar Corporation
20
vehicles affected
20
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V620000
- Date
- Oct 6, 2014
- Maker
- Newmar Corporation
- Units affected
- 20
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear > Springs > Air suspension system > Springs/bags
- Model years
- 2014-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Essex motorhomes manufactured February 15, 2013, to June 4, 2014, and built on Freightliner chassis. In the affected vehicles, the rear axle jack mounting bracket may be attached too close to the rear suspension air bag.
What can happen
The rear axle mounting bracket may rub against the suspension air bag resulting in the air bag leaking air and a suspension collapse, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Newmar has notified owners, and dealers will provide a clearance gap between the bracket and air bag, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V620000?
1 model: Newmar Essex (2014-2015), about 20 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V620000?
Newmar has notified owners, and dealers will provide a clearance gap between the bracket and air bag, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
What can happen?
The rear axle mounting bracket may rub against the suspension air bag resulting in the air bag leaking air and a suspension collapse, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.