Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
NEWMAR
Model Of Vehicle
DUTCH AIRE DP
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
12V467000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Drum:Chamber
Effect Of Defect
As The Brakes Heat Up, They May Self-Engage, Causing The Driver To Lose Control Of The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20070122
End Of Manufacture
20100405
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
278
Date Owners Notified
20121205
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Date Report Received
20120924