Recall 16V715 covers 12 2017 Newmar Mountain Aire, King Aire, Essex and London Aire motorhomes for power steering assist loss. Repair will be free.
Newmar is recalling 12 2017 Mountain Aire, King Aire, Essex, and London Aire motorhomes built on Spartan Motors chassis because the power steering pump can lose output power. That loss can reduce power steering assist and raise crash risk, and the Newmar dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The power steering pump on 2017 Newmar Mountain Aire, King Aire, Essex, and London Aire motorhomes moves hydraulic fluid through the steering system. That fluid provides steering assist, so the driver does not have to supply all of the force needed to turn the front wheels. On these motorhomes, the pump is part of the Spartan chassis steering system.
In the affected pumps, the opening inside the spool housing is undersized. The spool is a small internal valve that controls steering fluid flow. When that valve sticks, the pump output drops and the steering system gets less fluid than it needs. The result is reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist, which makes the motorhome harder to steer and increases crash and property-damage risk.
There is no warning sign before failure. The steering assist can drop out without notice, then return, because the problem comes from the valve sticking inside the pump.
Who's affected?
Every included model points to the same power steering system component.
| 2017 Newmar Mountain Aire | power steering system |
|---|---|
| 2017 Newmar King Aire | power steering system |
| 2017 Newmar Essex | power steering system |
| 2017 Newmar London Aire | power steering system |
| Units affected | 12 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
Power steering assist can cut out without warning. When assist drops, steering effort rises suddenly, which increases the risk of a crash. Treat any sudden heavy steering as a reason to slow down, stop in a safe place, and contact the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Newmar dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Newmar Mountain Aire, King Aire, Essex, or London Aire is included in this recall.
- Wait for Newmar's owner notice before scheduling the power-steering-pump replacement, because this recall is listed as under development.
- Contact a franchised Newmar dealer once the repair opens and ask for the free power-steering-pump replacement that fixes reduced or intermittent power steering assist.
- Bring the recall notice if Newmar mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V715 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and allow extra room for turns because steering assist can drop in and out.
What happens at the repair
The repair plan calls for dealers to replace the power steering pump. Because the dealer remedy is not listed as available yet, do not treat it as a repair you can schedule until Newmar opens it. Once it opens, a Newmar technician replaces the power steering pump, and parts and labor are covered under the recall. Newmar uses its general reimbursement plan for documented prior repairs tied to this defect. Keep repair orders and payment records, then contact Newmar customer service or ask the service desk how to submit the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 6, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 26, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 4, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| December 4, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 4, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V715?
Recall 16V715 covers 12 2017 Newmar Mountain Aire, King Aire, Essex, and London Aire motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The power steering pump has reduced or intermittent output, which reduces power steering assist and increases crash risk.
What should I do if my 2017 Newmar Mountain Aire, King Aire, Essex, or London Aire is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 16V715. If it is, contact Newmar customer service or the dealer service desk handling Spartan Motors chassis recall work. Reference recall number 16V715 and Newmar recall number 16V 676 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 16V715, the listed repair is replacement of the power steering pump free of charge through the repair path named by Newmar.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist. Steering effort increases when power assist drops out, and that loss of assist increases crash risk, especially at low speeds or during tight maneuvering in a motorhome.
What warning signs should I watch for?
Watch for steering that suddenly feels heavier, uneven, or harder to control during turns or low-speed maneuvers. Those symptoms match the reported reduced or intermittent power steering assist. If that happens, stop when safe and contact the service desk before driving farther.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V715000 |
|---|---|
| Newmar customer service | 1-800-543-4277 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V715 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V715000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →