NEWMAR 2013 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 NEWMAR ESSEX
Brand
NEWMAR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2013 NEWMAR ESSEX vehicles due to steering issues. This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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 steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks without warning.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026