NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE (2018) recall — Suspension
Newmar is recalling 2018 Mountain Aire motorhomes with a risk of loss of steering control due to a potentially separating ball joint. Owners should contact Newmar or Spartan for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Newmar is recalling 2018 Mountain Aire motorhomes because a ball joint in the front suspension can loosen and separate, causing loss of steering control. This could increase the risk of a crash if the vehicle is driven. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225244-newmar-2018-mountain-aire-suspension-ball-joint-recall-risk-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225244-newmar-2018-mountain-aire-suspension-ball-joint-recall-risk-of · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V195000
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“Newmar 2018 Mountain Aire: Suspension Ball Joint Recall - Risk of Loss of Steering Control.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225244-newmar-2018-mountain-aire-suspension-ball-joint-recall-risk-of. Based on NHTSA recall #17V195000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V195000).
Why it’s dangerous
The ball joint in the front suspension can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering control. This could cause the vehicle to become difficult to steer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Newmar Mountain Aire motorhomes built on a Spartan chassis are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the ball joint separates.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Mountain Aire motorhome was built on a Spartan chassis. The recall covers models from 2017-2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Newmar for Service
Call Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791 to locate a qualified service center for free repairs.
Get Ball Joint Repair
Spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, reinstall and torque the ball joints as needed at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, reinstall and torqued the ball joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 to locate a qualified service center or contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17004.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The ball joints on the independent front suspension can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering control.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2018 Mountain Aire motorhome was built on a Spartan chassis. The recall covers models from 2017-2018.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791 to locate a qualified service center for free repairs.
Contact Newmar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Newmar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V195000 — Newmar Newmar Hello, I own a Newmar that is covered by recall 17V195000 from Newmar. The official recall notice states: Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, reinstall and torqued the ball joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 to locate a qualified service center or contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17004. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V195000 (March 22, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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