Defect Description For Recall
Newmar Is Recalling One Model Year 2012 Kountry Aire Fw And One Model Year 2012 Kountry Star Fw Fifth Wheel Trailers Equipped With Dexter Electric/Hydraulic (E/H) Brake Actuator Pumps. Some Of These Pumps May Not Have Been Properly Heat Treated. This Condition Can Cause Premature Wear Of Some Critical Components In These Pumps Which Can Render The Unit Inoperable.
Make Of Vehicle
NEWMAR
Model Of Vehicle
KOUNTRY STAR FW
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
12V203000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
The E/H Brake Actuator Provides Braking Power To The Trailer Brakes. Failure Of The Actuator Can Result In The Loss Of Braking Effort By The Trailer, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Newmar Will Notify Owners, And Dexter Will Replace The Actuators, Free Of Charge. Newmar Has Not Yet Provided A Notification Schedule. Owners May Contact Newmar At 1-574-773-2007.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20110906
End Of Manufacture
20111214
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2
Date Owners Notified
20120501
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Date Report Received
20120509