NHTSA Recall 06V275000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V275000; Date: Jul. 26, 2006
Loss of braking can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Newmar Torrey Pine Fw; 2007 Newmar Torrey Pine Fw
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 9
Recall Summary:
On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with dexter axles, the disc brake caliper mounting bolts may strip. Insufficient clamp load between caliper and yoke can cause the caliper to disassemble and adversely affect the trailers braking system.
How to Fix:
Dexter has modified the remedy for these vehicles (please see 06e029). A new larger caliper mounting nut will be installed. For more information you may contact dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 1, 2006
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