NHTSA Recall 03V064000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V064000; Date: Mar. 26, 2003
In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon Ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Newmar Dutch Star; 2001 Newmar Dutch Star; 2002 Newmar Dutch Star; 2003 Newmar Dutch Star; 2000 Newmar Kountry Star; 2001 Newmar Kountry Star; 2002 Newmar Kountry Star; 2003 Newmar Kountry Star; 2000 Newmar Mountain Aire; 2001 Newmar Mountain Aire; 2002 Newmar Mountain Aire; 2003 Newmar Mountain Aire; 2000 Newmar Scottsdale; 2001 Newmar Scottsdale; 2002 Newmar Scottsdale; 2003 Newmar Scottsdale
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Warning
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,227
Recall Summary:
Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems. " the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
How to Fix:
Dealers will revise the brake warning lamp circuit. Owner notification began April 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 14, 2003
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