NHTSA Recall 09V217000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V217000; Date: Jun. 11, 2009
The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Newmar Canyon Star Ca; 2008 Newmar Canyon Star Ca; 2009 Newmar Canyon Star Ca; 2001 Newmar Dutch Star; 2002 Newmar Dutch Star; 2008 Newmar Grand Star Ca; 2001 Newmar Kountry Star; 2002 Newmar Kountry Star; 2003 Newmar Kountry Star; 2004 Newmar Kountry Star; 2005 Newmar Kountry Star; 2006 Newmar Kountry Star; 2001 Newmar Mountain Aire; 2002 Newmar Mountain Aire; 2003 Newmar Mountain Aire; 2004 Newmar Mountain Aire; 2003 Newmar Scottsdale; 2004 Newmar Scottsdale; 2005 Newmar Scottsdale; 2006 Newmar Scottsdale
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 2,578
Recall Summary:
Newmar is recalling 2,578 motorhomes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. Workhorse is handling the remedy and owner notification for this campaign please see 09v-110. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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: May 1, 2009
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