Newmar Corporation | NHTSA Recall #12V467000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V467000 by Newmar Corporation. Affecting model year 2008-2010 dutch star and 2009-2010 dutch aire motorhomes, built on a spartan chassis equipped with a hendrickson independent front suspension Includes 278 affected units, Brake Chamber Interfering with Upper Control Arms, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2008-2010 dutch star and 2009-2010 dutch aire motorhomes, built on a spartan chassis equipped with a hendrickson independent front suspension

Defect Summary

Newmar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 dutch star and 2009-2010 dutch aire motorhomes, built on a spartan chassis equipped with a hendrickson independent front suspension. the front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent front suspension. continued contact may result in damage sufficient enough to prevent the full release of the brakes. if the brakes do not fully release, as they drag, heat could be generated causing the brakes to engage even further.

Corrective Action

Spartan motors will notify owners and repair the vehicles. the manufacturer has not provided a notification schedule. owners may contact newmar corporation at 1-574-773-7791.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V467000
Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
Report Received Date: 2012-09-24T00:00:00
Subject: Brake chamber interfering with upper control arms
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 278

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Newmar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 dutch star and 2009-2010 dutch aire motorhomes, built on a spartan chassis equipped with a hendrickson independent front suspension. the front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent front suspension. continued contact may result in damage sufficient enough to prevent the full release of the brakes. if the brakes do not fully release, as they drag, heat could be generated causing the brakes to engage even further.
Consequence Summary: As the brakes heat up, they may self-engage, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Spartan motors will notify owners and repair the vehicles. the manufacturer has not provided a notification schedule. owners may contact newmar corporation at 1-574-773-7791.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ajtz~344q-ermy
NHTSA ID: 12V467000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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