NHTSA Recall 12V467000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V467000; Date: Sep. 24, 2012
As the brakes heat up, they may self-engage, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Newmar Dutch Aire Dp; 2010 Newmar Dutch Aire Dp; 2008 Newmar Dutch Star; 2009 Newmar Dutch Star; 2010 Newmar Dutch Star
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 278
Recall Summary:
Newmar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 dutch star and 2009-2010 dutch aire motorhomes, built on a spartan chassis equipped with a hendrickson independent front suspension. The front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent front suspension. Continued contact may result in damage sufficient enough to prevent the full release of the brakes. If the brakes do not fully release, as they drag, heat could be generated causing the brakes to engage even further.
How to Fix:
Spartan motors will notify owners and repair the vehicles. The manufacturer has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact newmar corporation at 1-574-773-7791.
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: Dec 5, 2012
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