Newmar Corporation | NHTSA Recall #15V642000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V642000 by Newmar Corporation. Affecting model year 2016 bay star, bay star sport and canyon star motorhomes manufactured july 8, 2015, to september 14, 2015 Includes 86 affected units, Parking Brake may not Function Properly, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016 bay star, bay star sport and canyon star motorhomes manufactured july 8, 2015, to september 14, 2015

Defect Summary

Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016 bay star, bay star sport and canyon star motorhomes manufactured july 8, 2015, to september 14, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the parking brake actuator may be out of calibration causing the parking brake system to not properly hold the vehicle even with the parking brake pedal fully depressed. additionally, the parking brake may not disengage completely when the parking brake pedal is released.

Corrective Action

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake foot pedal assembly, free of charge. the recall began on october 22, 2015. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V642000
Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
Report Received Date: 2015-10-13T00:00:00
Subject: Parking brake may not function properly
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 86

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016 bay star, bay star sport and canyon star motorhomes manufactured july 8, 2015, to september 14, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the parking brake actuator may be out of calibration causing the parking brake system to not properly hold the vehicle even with the parking brake pedal fully depressed. additionally, the parking brake may not disengage completely when the parking brake pedal is released.
Consequence Summary: If the parking brake does not fully engage, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash. a parking brake that drags may result in a wheel end fire.
Corrective Action: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake foot pedal assembly, free of charge. the recall began on october 22, 2015. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 61.63

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NHTSA ID: 15V642000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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