NHTSA Recall 04V019000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V019000; Date: Jan. 9, 2004
A hang up or lock up may cause the calipers to over heat and not allow the driver to stop safely. This could cause overheating of the brake calipers which could result in a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Newmar Dutch Star; 2003 Newmar Kountry Star; 2004 Newmar Kountry Star; 2002 Newmar Mountain Aire; 2003 Newmar Mountain Aire; 2003 Newmar Scottsdale
Component: Service Brakes, Air:disc:caliper
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 37
Recall Summary:
On certain motorhomes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with bosch zops brake calipers, the pads can drag on the rotor surface due to the pin slide.
How to Fix:
Workhorse is notifying customers and will arrange to have the calipers and brake pads replaced on the affected vehicles. Owners should contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or newmar at 1-574-773-5153.
Recall Notes:
Customer's 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: May 20, 2004
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