Defect Description For Recall
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012 Essex And King Aire Motor Homes Manufactured December 15, 2010, Through August 15, 2011 On A Spartan Motors Chassis. These Vehicles Are Equipped With Ametek Air Pressure Gauges That May Exceed The Air Brake Pressure Accuracy Requirements Of Plus Or Minus 7 Percent. Thus, These Vehicles Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 121, “Air Brake Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
NEWMAR
Model Of Vehicle
KING AIRE
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
13V438000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
A Low Air Pressure Condition May Appear Safe To The Driver, Leaving The Operator Ignorant Of The True Condition Of The Vehicle’S Air Brake System, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Spartan Motors Will Notify The Affected Owners On Behalf Of Newmar Corporation. Spartan Motors Dealers Will Replace The Air Pressure Gauge. The Recall Began During November 2013. Owners May Contact Newmar Corporation At 1-800-731-8300 Or Spartan Motors At 1-800-582-3454.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20101215
End Of Manufacture
20110815
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
31
Date Owners Notified
20131111
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Date Report Received
20130917
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121