Defect Description For Recall
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008 And 2009 Grand Star Class A Motorhomes Built On Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) From January 25, 2007, Through May 22, 2009. These Motorhomes Chassis Are Equipped With Bosch Hydraulic Disc Brakes Which, When Exposed To Long Periods Of Time Of Non-Driving, May Experience Diametrical Brake Caliper Piston Growth And Reduced Piston To Bore Clearance Potentially Leading To Brake Drag And Overheating Resulting In Reduced Brake Performance.
Make Of Vehicle
NEWMAR
Model Of Vehicle
GRAND STAR CA
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
12V371000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Effect Of Defect
Reduced Brake Performance May Lead To A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Owners Will Be Notified By Daimler Trucks/FCCC, And Repairs Will Be Performed By Authorized FCCC Dealers Free Of Charge. An Interim Letter Was Mailed By Dtna On August 6, 2012. Owners May Contact Newmar At 1-574-773-7791 Or Daimler Trucks At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20070125
End Of Manufacture
20090522
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
70
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Date Report Received
20120731