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Newmar - Steering fluid temperature may exceed hose rating
Official notice
10 May 2016
Last checked
10 May 2016
An official NHTSA notice concerns Newmar - Steering fluid temperature may exceed hose rating. 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. Published 2016-05-10.
What to do now
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. Owners may contact freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16v-121.
Units affected
93
Recall number
16V-121
Official notice
2016-05-10
The hazard
The hazard
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.
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Brand: Newmar. Contact: Newmar Corporation.
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