Newmar Corporation | NHTSA Recall #13V438000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V438000 by Newmar Corporation. Affecting model year 2012 essex and king aire motor homes manufactured december 15, 2010, through august 15, 2011 on a spartan motors chassis Includes 31 affected units, Air Pressure Gauge Accuracy/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2012 essex and king aire motor homes manufactured december 15, 2010, through august 15, 2011 on a spartan motors chassis
Defect Summary
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2012 essex and king aire motor homes manufactured december 15, 2010, through august 15, 2011 on a spartan motors chassis. These vehicles are equipped with ametek air pressure gauges that may exceed the air brake pressure accuracy requirements of plus or minus 7 percent. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard, no. 121, "air brake systems."
Corrective Action
Spartan motors will notify the affected owners on behalf of newmar corporation. spartan motors dealers will replace the air pressure gauge. the recall began during november 2013. owners may contact newmar corporation at 1-800-731-8300 or spartan motors at 1-800-582-3454.