NHTSA Recall 15V642000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V642000; Date: Oct. 13, 2015
If the parking brake does not fully engage, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash. A parking brake that drags may result in a wheel end fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Newmar Bay Star; 2016 Newmar Bay Star Sport; 2016 Newmar Canyon Star
Component: Parking Brake
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 86
Recall Summary:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016 bay star, bay star sport and canyon star motorhomes manufactured July 8, 2015, to September 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the parking brake actuator may be out of calibration causing the parking brake system to not properly hold the vehicle even with the parking brake pedal fully depressed. Additionally, the parking brake may not disengage completely when the parking brake pedal is released.
How to Fix:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake foot pedal assembly, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 22, 2015
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