Newmar Corporation: Safety Recalls in 2006
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by Newmar Corporation in 2006. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 15, 2006
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BUSMAN BOX
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH BUSMAN BOXES, THE BUSMAN BOX LOCATION IS FACE-UP ON THE FLOOR OF ITS COMPARTMENT.
NHTSA ID: 06V439000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 14
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD ALLOW WATER TO ENTER INTO THE BOX AND COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING ARCING, SPONTANEOUS ENGINE START WITH NO KEY OR POSSIBLE FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE BUSMAN BOX FROM THE FLOOR TO THE SIDE OF THE COMPARTMENT. ALL SCREW HOLES WILL BE SEALED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-800-561-5790.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 26, 2006
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT/WORKHORSE
CERTAIN CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.
NHTSA ID: 06V280000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 99
Consequence Summary:
THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06V148). THEY WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773 OR NEWMAR AT 574-773-7791.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 26, 2006
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
AXLE FAILURES/DEXTER
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES, THE DISC BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS MAY STRIP. INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD BETWEEN CALIPER AND YOKE CAN CAUSE THE CALIPER TO DISASSEMBLE AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE TRAILERS BRAKING SYSTEM.
NHTSA ID: 06V275000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 9
Consequence Summary:
LOSS OF BRAKING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEXTER HAS MODIFIED THE REMEDY FOR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 06E029). A NEW LARGER CALIPER MOUNTING NUT WILL BE INSTALLED. FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU MAY CONTACT DEXTER AXLE AT 1-800-400-2164 OR NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 24, 2006
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
INCORRECT FEDERAL TAG TIRE LABEL/FMVSS 120
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH 8000 LB. TANDEM AXLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE TIRE SIZE LISTED ON THE FEDERAL TAG IS INCORRECT.
NHTSA ID: 06V284000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 17
Consequence Summary:
AT THE INCORRECTLY STATED PRESSURE, THE REAR TIRES ARE UNABLE TO SUPPORT THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) FOR THE REAR AXLE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FEDERAL ID TAG WITH THE CORRECT TIRE INFORMATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-800-561-5790.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 19, 2006
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
STEERING GEAR SUPPORT FAILURE/SPARTAN
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON SPARTAN K2 AND MM CHASSIS, THE STEERING GEAR SUPPORT BRACKET HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FAIL WHEN SUBJECT TO THE REPETITIVE FORCES OF STATIC STEERING CONDITIONS.
NHTSA ID: 06V216000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 30
Consequence Summary:
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SUPPORT BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 19, 2006
(Campaign #: 06014)
(MANUAL) COLUMN DRIVE STEERING COLUMN/TRW/SPARTAN
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SPARTAN STEERING COLUMNS, THE STEERING COLUMN HAS AN INCORRECT BUSHING THAT DOES NOT PROPERLY LIMIT THE TRAVEL OF THE STEERING COLUMN.
NHTSA ID: 06V217000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
THE REDUCED ENGAGEMENT OF THE COLUMN TUBING MAY LIMIT THE DRIVER'S CAPABILITY TO CONTROL THE STEERING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BUSHING TO INCREASE THE LENGTH OF THE ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE STEERING COLUMN TUBES FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWMAR AT 574-773-7791.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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